There are very many children with learning disabilities. Dyslexia is one of the most frequently encountered cause of learning disabilities. Dyslexia is a neurological condition in which the signals received from the eyes are not clearly interpreted by the brain. The result is that dyslexic people (dyslexics) see things differently.
Often the first indication of dyslexia shows up as problems with reading. To read one must see the letters of words correctly and then interpret these letters into words and the words into sounds and thoughts/ideas. Various types of dyslexia can complicate this process of perception and translation.
The word “dyslexia” itself, consists of “dys” -not working, as in “dysfunctional” and “lexia” - having to do with reading, words, documents. It is based on this often observed problem with reading.|The origin of the term “dyslexia” is in the idea of “problems with reading”. The word is made up of “dys” as in not functioning and “lexia” from pertaining to books, reading, word orders.
Approximately 1 person in every 10 has some type of dyslexia, to some degree. There are symptoms of dyslexia that one can look for, such as difficulty with reading for understanding, or with reading aloud. In the final analysis there is only one way to detect/prove the presence of dyslexia and measure its severity. That is by taking a professionally prepared special dyslexia test.
In the last year, in a new development, an excellent accredited dyslexia test has become available online. You can now get a full dyslexia assessment made over the Internet by taking a full adult dyslexia test at home, online. It takes about half an hour and costs less than a dinner for two in a medium-good restaurant.
Do you ever have trouble reading? Are you dyslexic? Ever been tested? Do you know someone who might be dyslexic? There are literally millions of adult dyslexics that are completely unaware that it is dyslexia that is causing them problems. They can be easily helped once identified. Click on any link in this blog posting to get full information…
Disclaimer: This posting is based on information freely available in the popular press and medical journals that deal with dyslexia. Nothing herein is intended to be or should be construed to be medical advice. For medical advice the reader should consult with his or her physician or other medical specialist.
By Lawrence Little
