Learning Disabilities Dyslexia
Dyslexia seems to be caused by faulty communication between the eyes and the brain; the eyes send the signals but the brain does not interpret these signals well. As a result, dyslexics (people with dyslexia) see things differently. Dyslexics must have special training to be able to interpret what they see in the same ways as non-dyslexics would.
Dyslexia usually shows up first in reading problems. When someone reads, they are interpreting symbols on paper into words or thoughts. If they read aloud, they are converting symbols on paper into spoken words with their appropriate and correct sounds. Reading silently, they are converting symbols into thoughts.
The origin of the term “dyslexia” is found in the idea of “problems with reading”. The word is made up of “dys” as in not functioning and “lexia” from pertaining to dictionaries, 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. But there is really only one way to know for sure whether a person has dyslexia or not and to what degree.
That is by way of professional testing for dyslexia.
Fortunately, in the last year or so, there is now an excellent accredited dyslexia test 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 take a test for dyslexia? Do you know someone who might be dyslexic? A simple test could change their lives for the better!
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 Cynthia Flowers
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