From the Experts: Dyslexia
- Replies 3
Want more articles like this? Becoming an SDC Rewards Member is the best way to show your support. Note from the Editor:
This article was written for the SDC by psychologist and member @Jan A. Jan A. works part-time, taking on clients under the Medicare Mental Health Care Plans. She works with people of all ages, from children to seniors!
Dyslexia is a problem with perception functions that leads to learning difficulties. It is a genetic condition connected with brain processing, but it may also arise from head injuries.
Children who have common forms of dyslexia usually show some kind of learning problems before they reach high school.
Common symptoms are transposing letters and numbers, spelling difficulties, problems reading aloud, impeded colour recognition, and confusing left and right. Letters can appear out of shape or move around. Dyslexia is commonly found with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Dyslexia is a common condition. Image Credit: Shutterstock
Dyslexia is a common condition. There is no medication or treatment to eliminate it. It is entirely unrelated to personality or intelligence. It is not related to left-handedness or right-handedness. It is not related to colour blindness. It is not able to be consciously controlled. There is no exercise, training, or diet that will make a difference. Dyslexia is a physical processing 'glitch' in the brain.
It is distressing for individuals with this condition when they are repeatedly shown how to do something but still cannot replicate it. It can be frustrating and embarrassing for people who cannot do what others find easy. In children, dyslexia can result in school refusal, misbehaviour in class, failing grades, oppositional defiance and angry behaviours at home.
Dyslexia comes in various forms and at varying severity. Some may have an occasional slight problem with numbers. They may see numbers in the wrong order or have difficulty remembering them. It can help these people to say the numbers aloud so that they see the number and hear it simultaneously, allowing auditory processing to help correct deficits in visual processing.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Quisque in diam id erat facilisis consectetur vitae vel urna.
Ut lacus libero, suscipit auctor ipsum sit amet, viverra pretium nisl. Nullam facilisis nec odio nec dapibus. Integer maximus risus et velit porttitor ullamcorper
Read more for FREE!
Become a member today and join over 200,000 Australians already taking advantage of daily news, weather, petrol costs, games, jokes, deals and more.
-
FREE 400-page Discount eBook upon joining
-
FREE Aussie-made eBook & many more
-
Multiple daily discounts for members
-
No payment required
Register Faster Using
Or Register with email
Already a member?
Last edited:
.png){kind=icon}
