The most common form of dyslexia affects the ability to recognize and accurately process symbols such as letters and numbers. Some people experience thought dyslexia, which causes them to express themselves at length and with little appropriate punctuation, and there is aural dyslexia, which disrupts what information the brain receives through hearing.

Dyslexia is a reflection in the brain function of two equal and opposing bits of information arriving at the same instant. The brain cannot discern a distinct response to the stimuli and the person cannot depend accessing the right information. Dyslexia may be expressed due to problems with vision, hearing, or the flow of information being experienced by an individual.

For example: when you are driving a car and stopped at a red light with your foot on the brake, you are clearly aware you're not moving. Then, another vehicle pulls up beside your window and for a split second you have the distinct impression you are moving. The motion of that vehicle passing interrupts the feeling of not moving with moving for just an instant. The brain got a signal you were sitting still, and for a split second the awareness of motion. It gave you both sensations simultaneously.

That situation describes the condition of dyslexia fairly well. Dyslexia is not an illness and requires correction not a cure. The intelligence of those affected by this condition is an entirely separate issue. They are often endowed with a very high IQ.

There is a simple test that can be an indicator of the presence of dyslexia. It tests the ability of a young child to create a three dimensional image and with guidance manipulate that image. For example to create an image on their hand of their favorite pie, and the take a bite out of it, and describing what the pie looks like from different angles. It's not a common skill, and is often associated with children who manifest problems with dyslexia.

There is an excellent book called "The Gift Of Dyslexia", written by Ron Davis. He has been successful in helping thousands of people overcome the problems of dyslexia.

There is another system that is often presented through the school systems, that helps children address the correction they need. I believe it is call Slingerland. I have a friend who successfully tutors children using this system.

There is a bright future for those with dyslexia. It is just a curtain over the window to opportunity.

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