There are 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.
Dyslexia frequently manifests itself in problems with reading. In order to read, a person must interpret letters grouped together on paper into words/thoughts. To read aloud they must convert these symbols into the sounds of spoken words. In reading silently they must translate these symbols into words and thoughts.
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.
About 10% of the general population has some sort of dyslexia, in 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 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 get a dyslexia assessment made by taking a full dyslexia test at home, on your computer, over the Internet. The entire test takes a little over half an hour. Also, it’s very economical; costs less than a visit to your Doctor!
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!
By Samuel R. Long
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.
