Dyslexia

-
Sarah Elgohay                 Perspectives of People with Different Disabilities
JEFF Frankel                       `            9/11/12
Dyslexia 
What is Dyslexia? 
Dyslexia is also known as a Developmental reading disorder. Dyslexia is a reading disability that occurs when the brain does not properly recognize and process certain symbols letters or numbers. Developmental reading disorder (DRD), or dyslexia, occurs when there is a problem in areas of the brain that help interpret language. Dyslexia is not caused by vision problems. The disorder is a specific information processing problem that does not interfere with one's ability to think or to understand complex ideas. A very interesting fact is that most people with dyslexia have normal intelligence, and many have above-average intelligence. Dyslexia may appear in combination with developmental writing disorder and developmental arithmetic disorder. All of these involve using symbols to convey information. These conditions may appear alone or in any combination. Dyslexia often runs in families.
What are Symptoms of Dyslexia? 
A person with Dyslexia may have trouble rhyming and separating sounds that make up spoken words. These abilities appear to be critical in the process of learning to read. A child's initial reading skills are based on word recognition, which involves being able to separate out the sounds in words and match them with letters and groups of letters. People with Dyslexia have difficulty connecting the sounds of language to the letters of words; as a result they may have difficulty understanding sentences. True dyslexia is much broader than simply confusing or transposing letters, for example mistaking ”b” and “d.".In general, symptoms of Dyslexia may include: Difficulty determining the meaning (idea content) of a simple sentence. People with Dyslexia may have difficulty learning to recognize written words and they also difficulty with rhyming Dyslexia may occur in combination with writing or math learning problems.
What are some Signs and tests that will help determine if your child or someone you love has Dyslexia? Other causes of learning disability and, in particular, reading disability, must be ruled out before a diagnosis of Dyslexia can be made. Emotional disorders, mental retardation, diseases of the brain, and certain cultural and education factors can cause learning disabilities. Before diagnosing Dyslexia, the health care provider will take 3 steps. Step one Perform a complete medical exam, including a neurological exam. 2cAsk questions about the person's developmental, social, and school performance. Ask if anyone else in the family has had dyslexia. Psycho educational testing and psychological assessment may be done.
 Treatment of Dyslexia Every person with Dyslexia requires a different strategy. An individual education plan should be created for each child with the condition. The following may be recommended: Extra learning assistance, called remedial instruction. People with Dyslexia need private, individual tutoring and special day classes. Positive reinforcement is important as many students with learning disabilities have poor self-esteem. Psychological counseling may be helpful. Expectations (prognosis) for people with Dyslexia Include Specialized help (called remedial instruction) can lead to marked improvement in reading and understanding. Reading difficulties may persist for life. There are many complications for people with Dyslexia. Dyslexia may lead to: Problems in school, including behavior problems loss of self-esteem. In addition, Dyslexia leads Reading problems that persist into adulthood, which may affect job performance, particularly if the problem was not addressed early in life. Calling your health care provider Call your health care provider if your child appears to be having trouble learning to read. How to  Prevent Dyslexia. Learning disorders, such as Dyslexia, tend to run in families. Affected families should make every effort to recognize existing problems early. Early intervention will provide the best possible outcome for people with Dyslexia. Many famous people have dyslexia like Albert ENSTEIN Patrick the ACTORS Bella thorn  it did not stop them.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Refuge and education

-
  Subject: Article Submission on Refugee Education Hi Fauzia and Narjice, Thank you for publishing my previous article on inequality in education. I appreciate your support and would like to submit another piece focused specifically on the educational challenges faced by refugees. **Bridging the Gap: Education for Refugees** As the world grapples with the effects of conflict and displacement, education for refugees has emerged as a pressing need. Millions of children and youth are living in limbo, and their right to education is often compromised. Providing them with access to quality education is not just a moral obligation; it is essential for their future and for the stability of societies impacted by displacement. **The Crisis of Displacement** Refugees often flee their homes due to violence, persecution, and war. In many cases, they are forced to leave behind their education, friends, and familiar surroundings. When they arrive in host countries, they face numerous challenges:...
Read more

The Syria humanitarian Criss

-
  Islamophobia Adds to he Syrian Refugee Crisis  Racism has been reflected in discriminatory laws, practices, and actions (including violence) against racial or ethnic groups throughout the history of the United States. Since the early colonial era, White Americans have generally enjoyed legally or socially-sanctioned privileges and rights that have been denied to members of various ethnic or minority groups. European Americans have enjoyed advantages in matters of citizenship, criminal procedure, education, immigration, land acquisition, and voting rights. Before 1865, most African Americans were enslaved; since the abolition of slavery, they have faced severe restrictions on their political, social, and economic freedoms. Native Americans have suffered genocide, forced removals, and massacres, and they continue to face discrimination. European Americans, Hispanics, Middle Eastern, and Asian Americans, along with Pacific Islanders, have also been the victims of discrimination...
Read more

My soul

-
 Helping others through social work is one of my deepest goals and passions. From a young age, I have felt called to advocate for people whose voices are often overlooked. Living with cerebral palsy has shaped this commitment by teaching me the power of independent self‑advocacy—communicating one’s needs, ideas, and values respectfully and confidently to the world. Through my experiences, I have learned that while physical limitations may exist, the strength of one’s voice can create meaningful change. I first realized I wanted to become a social worker at the age of fifteen, when I mediated a family conflict between my aunt and uncle that had escalated into a two‑hour argument. Although I could not physically intervene, I used my voice to help each of them feel heard and to understand the other’s perspective. That experience was transformative. I understood that I would never be someone who stands idly by when others are in distress. It also taught me that advocating for myself em...
Read more