Dyslexia
The term dyslexia originates in the Greek words 'dys lexis', which can be translated as 'bad reading'. It is one of the most common learning disorders, and we believe it should not be regarded as a disease. Some even think of dyslexia as a gift.
There are many myths about dyslexia, and oftentimes teachers at schools are unable to recognize signs
such as difficulties with reading or writing their pupils might have. On this website we will answer
the following and many more questions:
What is dyslexia?
In short, it is a hereditary disorder in the processing of phonetics by the brains. It primarily affects language activities, including not only reading and writing, but also talking, listening and memorizing.What are the symptoms of dyslexia?
A dyslexic always has trouble with the following activities:- Processing of written characters and their sounds
- Memorizing raw facts and knowledge
- Automatically applying that knowlegde during written and spoken tasks
- The tempo and complexity of written and spoken tasks and keeping focused on them
What different types of dyslexia are there?
Dyslexia is often accompanied by one or more related disorders in the same person. For example dyspraxia involves trouble with listening and speaking, and dyscalculia involves trouble with making calculations.How can dyslexia be tested?
Depending on someone's age, there are tests available that indicate whether or not they are dyslexic. Before taking a test, however, you might want to read more about the symptoms of dyslexia.How can dyslexia be treated?
There are several treatments that affect the neurological pathways in the brains, for instance Foton Coherence Therapy (FCT) that affects the "software" of the human body and the BrightStar treatment that stimulates the brain's parts that are involved in reading, writing and spelling.What is it like to be dyslexic?
Most dyslexics say that they have experienced learning difficulties their entire lives. Some think of it as a gift, because they are more capable of visualizing images and 3D objects, which explains why people with dyslexia often end up studying industrial design and engineering.Dyslexia-expert.com is a continuously growing website, and for that we could use your help! Whenever you feel there is something to add to our website, please click the Contribute link in the menu or at the bottom of a page to tell us about your ideas.