There are many myths and misconceptions about dyslexia. A review of dyslexia facts might help you to sort through all the information out there about dyslexia. These dyslexia facts are basic facts that might help with dyslexia awareness as well as help give the reader a handle on what to watch for.
Basic Dyslexia Facts:
- Dyslexia is not a learning disorder in the traditional sense of the concept. Dyslexia is an issue with perception of how the brain processes verbal, auditory or visual information
- Causes of dyslexia could be genetic, congenital or from physical (brain) trauma
- Dyslexia is not something that can be “outgrown” or just “goes away”
- Dyslexic people are not “stupid”-most have average or above average IQs
- Dyslexics, when given the proper skills and encouragement, often thrive and excel
- It is estimated that as many as 1 in 5 people have dyslexia in one form or another in varying degree
Listed below are some of the more common symptoms of dyslexia. this is by no means a complete list, but instead is meant as a very general guideline. Children with dyslexia can exhibit just a few symptoms or numerous ones. Dyslexia is very much a case by case challenge.
As stated before, these are just a few symptoms. further self-study and research of available dyslexia facts is highly recommended. Local health offices and your child’s school councilors should have additional information for you to read. if you feel your child is not working up to their potential in school, you can have a dyslexia screening test done for your child. this is a quick Q and A that can let you know if pursuit of further testing is needed. You are your child’s protector and advocate, but more importantly, you spend more time than anyone with your child and are more suited for noticing most signs than anyone else in his or her life.