Why Adults Should Test for Dyslexia Symptoms
Dyslexia was virtually unknown, unrecognized and certainly not understood up until about 25 years ago. Almost all that we know about it we have learned fairly recently.
Dyslexics see things differently. Their eyes are the same as those of non-dyslexics, but their brains interpret the signals differently. Because of this they learn differently and need to be taught in the way they learn, not in the traditional mold.
For a little over 15 years now, elementary schools have routinely screened for learning disabilities dyslexia. Any child who had problems with reading was selected to go through full-scale professional testing for dyslexia followed by individual evaluation.
Before about 15 years ago, dyslexics were lumped in with the rest of the students and had to take their chances. Most were treated badly by the educational system, called lazy, slow learners, underachievers. They were made to feel ashamed of and embarrassed by their differences and learned to conceal them.
Millions of adult dyslexics today have never taken a dyslexia test. They still struggle with learning and reading difficulties that could be easily overcome if they were only known. A half-hour dyslexia test could make enormous improvements in their self-esteem and abilities.
One of the problems in helping dyslexics is that there are many different types of dyslexia. Dyslexia takes many different forms; all dyslexics are different. They cannot be readily sorted into categories and then treated the same as a group.
For as yet undiscovered adult dyslexics a test for dyslexia could be a life-changing experience! Once diagnosed the dyslexic person can be helped, taught how to overcome his or her dyslexic problems and reach their full personal potential.
There is more information on the subject of dyslexia you can see by clicking on any of the links in this blog posting.
Disclaimer: This posting is based on information freely available in the popular press and medical journals that deal with dyslexia. Nothing herein is intended to be or should be construed to be medical advice. For medical advice the reader should consult with his or her physician or other medical specialist.
– Augrey Williams
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