Dyslexia

About 5% to 10% of Americans have some symptoms of dyslexia, such as slow reading, trouble spelling, or mixing up words. Adults can have this learning disorder, as well. Some people are diagnosed early in life. Others don't realize they have dyslexia until they get older. Kids with dyslexia often have normal What Causes Dyslexia? It’s linked to genes, which is why the condition often runs in families. You're more likely to have dyslexia if your parents, siblings, or other family members have it. The condition stems from differences in parts of the When children learn to read, they first figure out what sound each letter makes. For example, "B" makes a "buh" sound. "M" makes an "em" sound. Then, they learn how to put those sounds in order to form words ("C-A-T" spells "cat”). Finally, they have to figure out what words mean ("Cat" is a furry animal that meows). For kids who have dyslexia, the Dyslexia is different for everyone. Some people have a mild form that they eventually learn how to manage. Others have a little more trouble overcoming it. Even if children aren't able to fully outgrow dyslexia, they can still go to college and succeed in life even if they require a different learning approach and special accommodations.

What Is Dyslexia? Dyslexia (pronounced: dis-LEK-see-uh) is a type of learning disability. A person with a learning disability has trouble processing words or numbers. There are several kinds of learning disabilities— dyslexia is the term used when people have trouble learning to read, even though they are smart and are motivated to learn. What Causes Dyslexia? Dyslexia is not a disease. It's a condition a person is born with, and it often runs in families. People with dyslexia are not stupid or lazy. Most have average or above-average intelligence, and they work very hard to overcome their reading problems. Dyslexia happens because of a difference in the way the brain processes information. Pictures of the brain show that when people with dyslexia read, they use different parts of the brain than people without dyslexia. These pictures also show that the brains of people with dyslexia don't work efficiently during reading. So that's why reading seems like such slow, hard work. What Happens in Dyslexia? Most people think that dyslexia causes people to reverse letters and numbers and see words backwards. But reversals happen as a normal part of development, and are seen in many kids until first or second grade. The main problem in dyslexia is trouble recognizing phonemes (pronounced: FO-neems). These are the basic sounds of speech (the "b" sound in "bat" is a phoneme, for example). So it's a struggle to make the connection between the sound and the letter symbol for that soun...

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Dyslexia is a learning difficulty that impairs a person’s ability to read and write. The exact reason dyslexia happens is unclear, though there may be a genetic link. Dyslexia involves the ways that the brain processes graphic symbols and the sounds of words. It commonly affects word recognition, spelling, and the ability to match letters to sounds. While it is a neurological condition, dyslexia Dyslexia is common. Some experts believe that Receiving a diagnosis, guidance, and support from an early age can help reduce the impact of the condition. This article will take a close look at dyslexia’s causes, symptoms, and management in children and adults. Share on Pinterest A person with dyslexia may have difficulties reading aloud. Dyslexia affects the way that the brain processes written materials, making it more difficult to recognize, spell, and decode words. The effects of dyslexia vary from person to person. People with the condition generally have trouble reading quickly and reading without making mistakes. They may also have trouble understanding what they read. Dyslexia is a neurological issue, and it can run in families. It is not the result of poor teaching, instruction, or upbringing. While it can be challenging, almost everyone with dyslexia can learn to read if they receive the right instruction. Throughout early 2018, People with dyslexia are most likely to receive a diagnosis as children or young adults. Adults who receive this diagnosis have usually had the co...