The Problem:
Dyslexics commonly experience great difficulty with reading, writing, spelling and mathematical symbols.
The Reasons:
Dyslexics have three defining factors in common:
The ability to think primarily in pictures
The ability to alter their senses (perception)
A lower than normal threshold for confusion
Dyslexics experience great difficulty ‘thinking in words’. So, when trying to understand words that have no pictures – such as ‘if’ ‘or’ ‘but’ and the like, they become confused and disorientated.
This in turn often leads to adopting solutions to appear to learn (singing the alphabet song) and to defensive patterns of behaviour in an attempt to conceal the problem from others.
The Results:
Learning to read and write becomes a problem. Incorrect information is being absorbed and frustration is experienced when mistakes are made. To escape being trapped in a continual confused state, coping tactics (daydreaming, avoidance) are employed which hinders all ongoing learning.
Because the root cause of dyslexia is not understood by those with whom dyslexics are in everyday contact, they are often treated as though they are being deliberately ‘difficult’, and at school are often labelled dumb, immature, lazy, slow or downright difficult and uncooperative.
This results in poor academic achievement, peer rejection and humiliation. Dyslexics often fail to realise their potential – despite their best efforts.
The Hidden Gift:
The dyslexic, however, has a great gift. Their picture thinking ability is often greatly enhanced and as a result they possess skills, which enable them to excel in a variety of sporting and creative fields.
The Solution:
An empathetic approach to the difficulties, a training program to give dyslexics the skills and tools to overcome their learning difficulties, restore a sense of self-esteem and thus enable them to progress in the mainstream of education and employment
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