Is this a myth about dyslexia?

Question

Some people that TRUE dyslexia is when you see words jumbled up or read backwords, while some say a large percent of dyslexics don't have those symptoms, each dyslexic has their own diffrent symptoms. I also heard some dyslexics have a hard time remembering what they read. What is TRUE dyslexia.

Answer 1

Dyslexia is a real interesting thing. It does affect everyone differently. You should ask your librarian for a book or DVD that is clear and explains the common problems associated with dyslexia. There are also aspects of a person's brain that may be heightened--strong talents in other areas. That's what makes it so interesting!

Answer 2

go to yahoo: dyslexia for more info  but all are true that you said

Answer 3

Here is a website that you should find useful.

The International Dyslexia Association

www.interdys.org

Answer 4

Does everyone who wears glasses have the same vision problems? NO. Same idea, every individual may have some or all of the symptoms. Some learn to compensate well, others may not

Answer 5

From www.interdys.org, the website of the non-profit International Dyslexia Association, whose members are physicians, neuroscientists, speech/language pathologists, reading therapists, educators, parents, and dyslexic individuals:



Frequently Asked Questions About Dyslexia

What is dyslexia?

Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability. Dyslexia refers to a cluster of symptoms, which result in people having difficulties with specific language skills, particularly reading. Students with dyslexia usually experience difficulties with other language skills such as spelling, writing, and pronouncing words. Dyslexia affects individuals throughout their lives; however, its impact can change at different stages in a person’s life. It is referred to as a learning disability because dyslexia can make it very difficult for a student to succeed academically in the typical instructional environment, and in its more severe forms, will qualify a student for special education, special accommodations, or extra support services.

What causes dyslexia?

The exact causes of dyslexia are still not completely clear, but anatomical and brain imagery studies show differences in the way the brain of a dyslexic person develops and functions. Moreover, most people with dyslexia have been found to have problems with identifying the separate speech sounds within a word and/or learning how letters represent those sounds, a key factor in their reading difficulties. Dyslexia is not due to either lack of intelligence or desire to learn; with appropriate teaching methods, dyslexics can learn successfully.

What are the effects of dyslexia?

The impact that dyslexia has is different for each person and depends on the severity of the condition and the effectiveness of instruction or remediation. The core difficulty is with word recognition and reading fluency, spelling, and writing. Some dyslexics manage to learn early reading and spelling tasks, especially with excellent instruction, but later experience their most debilitating problems when more complex language skills are required, such as grammar, understanding textbook material, and writing essays.

People with dyslexia can also have problems with spoken language, even after they have been exposed to good language models in their homes and good language instruction in school. They may find it difficult to express themselves clearly, or to fully comprehend what others mean when they speak. Such language problems are often difficult to recognize, but they can lead to major problems in school, in the workplace, and in relating to other people. The effects of dyslexia reach well beyond the classroom.

Dyslexia can also affect a person’s self-image. Students with dyslexia often end up feeling “dumb” and less capable than they actually are. After experiencing a great deal of stress due to academic problems, a student may become discouraged about continuing in school.

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Hope that helps.  

The best book on the subject is "Overcoming Dyslexia," by Sally Shaywitz, M.D., a pediatrician, neuroscientist, professor of medicine at Yale University's School of Medicine, and a principal dyslexia researcher for the National Institutes of Health (NIH).  She translates the science of dyslexia into the plain language we parents and teachers can understand.  She also has great emphathy for the challenges faced by those with dyslexia and by their supportive family members.  You can get the book at your local library; at a Barnes and Noble or similar bookstore; or by ordering it online through Amazon.com or similar.