my 15 yrs old son uses small letter 'd' instead of 'b' & vice versa,'p' for'q' .whats wrong & how to cure him?

Answer 1

coulb de byslexia.

Answer 2

Hi there!

Well, it sounds like it could be a mild case of dyslexia to me.
I say this because there are only 4 letters involved and they are so similar to each other, d-b and p-q, I feel that you may just need to do repetitive lessons with him. Maybe include some sort of reinforcement when he has given the correct answer or participates in the lessons. Whatever you do, do not make a big thing out of it; this will put pressure on him and he will start to feel tense and try his best not to write anything using them four letters. He will also shy away from any lessons you would want to do with him. Make the lessons fun!!! And, give it time. If this does not work then go seek professional help. By the way dyslexia is treatable.

This just popped into my head...tell him that d faces the left hand and b faces the right hand...be creative! :)

All The Best!

Answer 3

Dysgraphia (or agraphia) is a deficiency in the ability to write, regardless of ability to read. People with dysgraphia often can write on some level, and may have a higher than average IQ, but lack co-ordination, and may find other fine motor tasks such as tying shoes difficult (It often does not affect all fine motor skills). They can also lack basic spelling skills (having difficulties with p,q,b,d), and often will write the wrong word when trying to formulate thoughts (on paper). In childhood, the disorder generally emerges when they are first introduced to writing. They make inappropriately sized and spaced letters, or write wrong or misspelled words despite thorough instruction. Children with the disorder may have other learning disabilities; however, they usually have no social or other academic problems. Cases of dysgraphia in adults generally occur after some neurological trauma or it might be diagnosed in a person with Tourette syndrome, ADHD or an autism spectrum disorder such as Asperger's. The DSM IV identifies dysgraphia as a "Disorder of Written Expression" as "writing skills (that) ...are substantially below those expected given the person's ...age, measured intelligence, and age-appropriate education. There are many accomadations that can be made to help him. Use the internet and do research for ideas, you will find a weath of info. We are goning through this with our son. Good Luck

Answer 4

Although this is a common confusion among kids I have found a neat little trick that helps my students with this problem (actually a few tricks).

- first show him the word "bed" and explain to him the word is also an illustration of a bed with the b and the d forming the headboards. It is a neat little trick that often helps the letter shapes to stick.

-second you can do the thumbs trick. Make two fists and stick up your thumbs your left is a b which comes before your right which is a d. Turn them up side down and your left becomes a p which is before your right (turned upside down) which forms a q.

Good luck,

BTW you can put a label on it all day long. Bottom line you need to think outside of the box to fix a problem like this.

Jason

Answer 5

A lot of people have suggested Dyslexia, which is very common among people with learning disabilities. Mixing up the letters p, q, d, and p is a sure sign of trouble with spatial organization. Spatial organization is a challenge for people with LD, and dyslexia is one of many problems that they can have. I'm not saying he does have a learning disability, but its a possibility. Does he have trouble with things like keeping up in class discussions, following lists of instructions, taking new routes to find familiar locations, etc...? Don't worry too much, though - a learning disability doesn't mean that a person can't learn; it just means that their brains put information together differently, and our usual methods don't always work for them. They can still learn, just in different ways. Talk to his teachers and see how he does in class - then you will know if there is cause for concern (other than dyslexia - which it sounds like he definitely does have). If he does have a learning disability, his teachers will be legally obligated to make accomodations in the classroom and curriculum that will enable him to more efficiently.

As far as the cure - there is none... but people with dyslexia, learning disabilities, etc, can learn to manage them and still be very successful. He will just have to learn strategies to cope with the challenges they present. The person above me says that this is a common misunderstanding among kids, but this is not common among kids of 15.... these tricks probably will not work for him - its not something that can be "fixed" per se. It is a difference in the way his brain sees the letters - it cannot tell them apart. He might not even perceive the difference. It might be worth a shot, but I have my doubts...

Answer 6

It could be dyslexia of sorts. Sit with him and find out what letters he is reversing, and teach him to really pay attention to those letters, whenever they are to be used. Talk with his teachers, they have the training to help correct this problem.

Answer 7

It's dyslexia. You can't treat it, but there are millions who have gotten around it- they don't let it stop them. There are dyslexic schools around.

Its standard definition is a difficulty in reading and writing in spite of normal or above-average intelligence and cognitive abilities.

People with this read words from left to right instead of right to left.

Answer 8

It sounds like he may be dyslexic....but then again, it could just be those specific letters. Try having him practice writing those letters and then have him practice writing the letters in words and then in sentences, etc. Practice makes perfect. If that does not work then I would contact his school and see if they have any suggestions for you.

Answer 9

Here are some sites with information on symptoms of dyslexia. There are usually other symptoms that you may not have recognized.

Answer 10

This could be a sign of dyslexias. There is no cure, just coping skills....

Answer 11

Practising more words that include 'b' and 'd' or 'p' and 'q' may help him understand the difference. For eg:-bad, dad, dab, quip, pique, drop, prop, pop, beep, pebble, deep, depend, bequeath, squabble, squad etc.