Dyslexia, also called developmental reading disorder, is a reading disability that occurs when the brain does not properly recognize and process certain symbols. It is when there is a problem in areas of the brain that help interpret language. It is not caused by vision problems. The disorder is a specific information processing problem that does not interfere with one's ability to think or to understand complex ideas. Most people with Dyslexia have normal intelligence, and many have above-average intelligence. Dyslexia may appear in combination with developmental writing disorder and developmental arithmetic disorder. All of these involve using symbols to convey information. These conditions may appear alone or in any combination. Dyslexia often runs in families.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?
Difficulty determining the meaning (idea content) of a simple sentence
Difficulty learning to recognize written words
Difficulty rhyming
CAUSES
Emotional disorders, mental retardation, diseases of the brain, and certain cultural and education factors can cause learning disabilities.
TREATMENT
Every person with Dyslexia requires a different strategy. An individual education plan should be created for each child with the condition.
The following may be recommended:
Extra learning assistance, called remedial instruction
Private, individual tutoring
Special day classes
COMPLICATIONS
Possible complications include:
Problems in school, including behavior problems
Loss of self-esteem
Reading problems that persist into adulthood, which may affect job performance, particularly if the problem was not addressed early in life
PREVENTION
Learning disorders, such as Dyslexia, tend to run in families. Affected families should make every effort to recognize existing problems early.
Early intervention will provide the best possible outcome.
DISABILITY RESEARCH
DYSLEXIA
WHAT IS IT?
Dyslexia, also called developmental reading disorder, is a reading disability that occurs when the brain does not properly recognize and process certain symbols. It is when there is a problem in areas of the brain that help interpret language. It is not caused by vision problems. The disorder is a specific information processing problem that does not interfere with one's ability to think or to understand complex ideas. Most people with Dyslexia have normal intelligence, and many have above-average intelligence. Dyslexia may appear in combination with developmental writing disorder and developmental arithmetic disorder. All of these involve using symbols to convey information. These conditions may appear alone or in any combination. Dyslexia often runs in families.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?
Difficulty determining the meaning (idea content) of a simple sentence
Difficulty learning to recognize written words
Difficulty rhyming
CAUSES
Emotional disorders, mental retardation, diseases of the brain, and certain cultural and education factors can cause learning disabilities.
TREATMENT
Every person with Dyslexia requires a different strategy. An individual education plan should be created for each child with the condition.
The following may be recommended:
Extra learning assistance, called remedial instruction
Private, individual tutoring
Special day classes
COMPLICATIONS
Possible complications include:
Problems in school, including behavior problems
Loss of self-esteem
Reading problems that persist into adulthood, which may affect job performance, particularly if the problem was not addressed early in life
PREVENTION
Learning disorders, such as Dyslexia, tend to run in families. Affected families should make every effort to recognize existing problems early.
Early intervention will provide the best possible outcome.