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Dyslexia is a neurological condition that keeps the signals sent by the eyes from being clearly interpreted by the brain. The result is that dyslexic people (dyslexics) see things differently. Dyslexics must have special training to be able to interpret what they see in ways that let them extract the necessary info to be able to interpret them correctly.
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” consists of “dys” – not working, as in “dysfunctional” and “lexia” – as in “lexicon” a dictionary of words or terms. This origin comes from the often observed problem that those with dyslexia have with reading.
Approximately 1 person in every 10 has some type of dyslexia, to some degree.
There are symptoms of dyslexia that many educators are trained to look for, such as difficulty 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 using special dyslexiia tests that provide this information.
Fortunately, in the last year or so, there is now an excellent accredited dyslexia test online.
This means that there is now an accurate and economical dyslexic test that you can take in the privacy of your home or office (anywhere you have an Internet connection) at any time.
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 learning disabilities dyslexia is their problem. A quick test could be their first step in overcoming dyslexia.
Disclaimer: Nothing in the above explanations is intended to be or represented to be or should be construed to be any form of medical advice. The information herein has been gleaned from medical journals, news articles in the popular press and other freely-available public sources. It is presented here for informational purposes only. For any medical advice the reader is urged to consult with his or her licensed physician or other medical specialist.
By- Jonathan Rushing
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