Dyslexia and the Impact on Emotional Well-being

Students with undiagnosed dyslexia can experience mood and anxiety issues related to ongoing frustration with reading. This resource from the International Dyslexia Association describes the various ways a learning disorder can affect an individual’s social-emotional well-being:

https://dyslexialibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/file-manager/public/2564/social-emotional-1-24-22.pdf

Christina Ralph, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist in Northern Virginia. She offers psycho-educational assessments and psycho-diagnostic evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults, and she specializes in testing for learning disorders (such as dyslexia), ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), social skills issues (such as autism), and emotional-behavioral concerns. Learn more about the evaluation process.