Practically all of the history of dyslexia has occurred during the last 25 years or so. Before that dyslexia was almost completely unknown.
Dyslexics learn differently. Their eyes see objects the exact same way but their brains apparently interpret the signals from the eyes differently than those of non-dyslexics. It’s not an insurmountable problem, many famous people have been dyslexic. But to reach their full potential they must be taught differently, in accordance with their specific needs.
For something over 15 years now, all elementary schools have routinely screened for learning disabilities dyslexia. Any child who had problems with reading was selected to go through a full-scale professional dyslexic test followed by individual evaluation.
Those who went through grade school more than 15 years ago almost all bear the scars of being hammered into molds that did not fit. They were ridiculed for their differences, looked at as retarded (which most are definitely not!), slow learners, etc. They were embarrassed and learn to hide their differences.
Today there are millions of dyslexic adults still struggling to deal with the world through a dyslexic lens, not realizing that dyslexia is their problem and a simple dyslexia test could set them on the road to life-changing improvements.
There are a large number of different types of dyslexia to deal with. There is no standard definition, no real, workable way to sort them out into types and put them into nice, neat categories. Each one is different and needs to be evaluated and taught accordingly.
Testing for dyslexia, especially in adults, is extremely important. Testing is the only way the numerous (in the millions) of adult dyslexics can be identified and helped. Without knowing, without the training they need, it’s probable that they can never reach their full potentials. A simple dyslexia test could set them free, dramatically improve their lives.
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Disclaimer: Nothing in the above explanations is intended to be or represented to be or should be construed to be any form of medical advice. The information presented here has been sourced from medical journals, news articles in the popular press, libraries and other public sources that are freely-available to anyone. It is presented here for purposes of general interest and information only. For any kind of medical advice the reader should consult with his or her licensed physician or other medical specialist.
By – Edwin R. Jones