There are very many children with learning disabilities. One of the more common learning disabilities is that caused by dyslexia. 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.
About 10% of the general population has some sort of dyslexia, in 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. And that is through dyslexia testing.
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.
Might you be dyslexic? Do you know someone that might be? There are millions of adult dyslexics who are unaware that dyslexia is their problem. A quick test could be their first step in overcoming dyslexia. It could get them started to achieving their full potential and leading a better life! Click on any link above to get full details…
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 Angela Martinez
