When I'm reading something just casually, I tend to read by the word, although I do notice individual letters. Reading usually flows at a moderately quick pace, although I'm not a fast reader. I also hear the words in my head as I read them.
Reading something academic is a little more difficult. I have to intentionally go word by word, and make sure I understand how they connect to the next word. I also have trouble staying on the right line, and general focusing and processing. This is easier if I have a highlighter in hand (or, as I discovered yesterday, if I'm on Wellbutrin). I still hear the words in my head, although often I have to read out loud to myself to make sure I stay on track. I have a brother who was actually diagnosed with learning disabiltiies (unlike me, I wasn't diagnosed, though I suspect I have some), so I learned all the tricks from him.
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When I'm reading something just casually, I tend to read by the word, although I do notice individual letters. Reading usually flows at a moderately quick pace, although I'm not a fast reader. I also hear the words in my head as I read them.
Reading something academic is a little more difficult. I have to intentionally go word by word, and make sure I understand how they connect to the next word. I also have trouble staying on the right line, and general focusing and processing. This is easier if I have a highlighter in hand (or, as I discovered yesterday, if I'm on Wellbutrin). I still hear the words in my head, although often I have to read out loud to myself to make sure I stay on track. I have a brother who was actually diagnosed with learning disabiltiies (unlike me, I wasn't diagnosed, though I suspect I have some), so I learned all the tricks from him.