Dyslexia was virtually unknown, unrecognized and certainly not understood up until about twenty-five years ago. Almost all that we know about it has been learned comparatively recently.
Dyslexics see things differently. Their eyes are the same as those of non-dyslexics, but their brains interpret the signals received in different manners. For this reason they learn differently. They have to be taught in the way they learn, not in the traditional manner.
The whole point of a dyslexia test is to identify dyslexics so they can be helped. Dyslexia cannot be “cured”. Dyslexia treatment consists of teaching dyslexics how to learn in the ways that work for them. When they are taught using this methodology they can overcome dyslexia and move on to enjoy its benefits.
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.
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.
There are many different types of dyslexia. In fact, there is no standard “type”; everyone is different. Dyslexics cannot be classified and put into different “boxes” to process. Each one must be tested and evaluated separately.
Dyslexia testing is neither difficult nor expensive nor time-consuming. There is an excellent online test available now that can be completed in half an hour from wherever there is an Internet connection. If there is any possibility that a person might be dyslexic, they can find out for less than the cost of a visit to their Doctor or Dentist!
For more info on dyslexia and how it can be overcome, click on any of the above links.
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.
By – Jonathan Levi
