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Understanding Dyslexia - Definition, Symptoms and Testing

The word 'dyslexia' means 'difficulty with words or language', and is frequently used to refer to a child — or adult — who seems much brighter than what his reading and written work suggest.

Its causes are not fully understood.

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As a dyslexic person's difficulty is not visible - compared, say, to a person in a wheelchair - it often goes unrecognized by other people. However, an independent report from a dyslexia specialist can make a big difference to the people's attitudes, and frequently results in extra understanding and help.

There is a lot of research into dyslexia at the moment, but its causes are not fully understood. It is thought to be inherited as it usually runs in families. A good comparison in understanding dyslexia is to think of it as being like color blindness, which affects people of all abilities'. There are roughly equal numbers of dyslexic men and women.

Given appropriate help, in most cases a dyslexic adult can succeed at college or at work at a level roughly equal to ther non-dyslexic people. Moreover, dyslexic adults often have talents in other areas - such as creativity, physical co-ordination and empathy with other people - which can boost your self-esteem!

Being dyslexic is not a 'disease' that someone should or can be cured of. It is a type of mind, like any other, with its own particular strengths and weaknesses. We all have different talents - things we are good at and things we find hard. As a dyslexic adult you will find spelling and sequencing hard, but also have other areas at which you excel. The important thing is to keep up your confidence!

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Dyslexia Symptoms

Directional Confusion

Directional confusion may take a number of forms, for example being uncertain of which is left and right, and is the reason for the reversing of letters, whole words or numbers, or for so-called mirror writing.

Sequencing Difficulties

Many dyslexics have trouble with sequencing, i.e. perceiving something in sequence and also remembering the sequence. Naturally this will affect their ability to read and spell correctly.

Difficulties with the Little Words

A frequent comment made by parents of children struggling with their reading is, 'He is so careless, he gets the big difficult words, but keeps making silly mistakes on all the little ones.

Bizarre Reading and Spelling

Bizarre reading or spelling is a severe form of dyslexia and is characterized by guessing wildly at words regardless of whether they make sense or not.

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Late Talking or Immature Speech

Research has revealed a dramatic link between the abnormal development of spoken language and learning disabilities such as dyslexia.

Difficulties with Handwriting

Some dyslexics suffer from poor handwriting skills. The word dysgraphia is often used to describe a difficulty in this area, and is characterized by the
following symptoms.

Difficulties with Math

The language of mathematics is often poorly understood by the dyslexic up until the age of twelve - and even beyond. Around 60 percent of dyslexics have difficulty with basic mathematics.

More Dyslexia Signs

Other dyslexia signs include making up a story based on the book's illustrations which bears no relation to the text, reading very slowly and hesitantly.

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Famous People with Dyslexia

Although dyslexia creates difficulties in particular areas for children, students, and adults, dyslexic people frequently enjoy above average physical co-ordination skills, empathy, and can be artistically gifted.

With accurate diagnosis and appropriate help, a dyslexic person can live a rewarding life and enjoy a successful career. There are thousands of examples of well-known dyslexic people who have achieved this, including:

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Tom Cruise: Tom Cruise is an American actor and producer who has starred in a number of top-grossing movies.
Cher: Cher is an American actress and singer. She rose to prominence in the 1960s as a member of the duo Sonny and Cher, then as a solo artist when the duo ended in 1974.
Thomas Edison: Thomas Alva Edison (February 11, 1847 - October 18, 1931) was an inventor and businessman who developed many important devices.
General George Patton: George Smith Patton, Jr., was a leading U.S. Army general in World War II. In his 36-year Army career, he was an early advocate of armored warfare and commanded major units in North Africa, Sicily, and the European Theater of Operations.
Pablo Picasso: Pablo Picasso, Spanish painter, was one of the recognized masters of 20th century art, probably most famous as the founder, along with Georges Braque, of Cubism.
Hans Christian Anderson: Hans Christian Andersen, was a Danish author and poet most famous for his fairy tales
Leonardo da Vinci: Leonardo da Vinci was an Italian Renaissance architect, musician, anatomist, inventor, engineer, sculptor, geometer, and painter. He has been described as the archetype of the "Renaissance man" and as a universal genius. Leonardo is famous for his masterly paintings, such as The Last Supper and Mona Lisa
Henry Ford: Henry Ford was the founder of the Ford Motor Company and is credited with contributing to the creation of a middle class in American society. He was one of the first to apply assembly line manufacturing to the mass production of affordable automobiles
Whoopi Goldberg: Whoopi Goldberg, is a well-known American movie actress, comedian, and singer
John F. Kennedy: John Fitzgerald Kennedy, often referred to as Jack Kennedy or JFK, was the 35th President of the United States (1961-1963)

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Tips and Tricks for Beating Adult Dyslexia

Jelmer Vreeman has just launched a new guide that helps dyslexic people manage their symptoms and feel more confident. The guide is called "Adult Dyslexia - Tips and Tricks to Beating Adult Dyslexia" and includes 16 chapters that help you better understand dyslexia symptoms and shows different ways how one can easily manage their symptoms and live a normal life.

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Dyslexia in the news

Dyslexia and kids: learn how to help: By Emily Buss Offering training through the Dyslexia Institute of Minnesota, the recently formed Winona Dyslexia Group (WDG) is on a mission to educate and promote awareness of the learning disability within the area. Funded by the Mark R. Pryor ...
Filmmaker Harvey Hubbell V Unveiling Dislecksia: The Movie: Dislecksia: The Movie is a comic documentary on the serious and often misunderstood subject of dyslexia. The film showcases life as a dyslexic and seeks to raise awareness for the approximately 35 million Americans who struggle with dyslexia.
Dyslexia: Legislation a plus for Miss.: Phil Bryant recently signed into law bills designed to help both dyslexia students and would-be therapists. Bryant himself recalls struggles with dyslexia. / Barbara Gauntt/ Clarion-Ledger file photo One of the good pieces of legislation to come out of ...