Developmental dyslexia can manifest for the first time in adulthood as well as in childhood.

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Developmental dyslexia is typically identified in childhood as it is a learning disorder characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities. It does not first manifest in adulthood; however, some adults may not be formally diagnosed until later in life.

Developmental Dyslexia Can Manifest for the First Time in Adulthood