What is Dyslexia

What is dyslexia? It’s a different way of thinking.

Dyslexia literally means ‘trouble with words’. It is a term used to describe difficulties with reading, writing, spelling and mathematical symbols. It is now associated with various labels, including dyspraxia, ADD, ADHD, visual-spatial learning, central auditory processing disorder, visual processing disorder, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and other processing disorders. Although these labels are typically considered distinct, they may share a common underlying factor: disorientation.

What is dyslexia? Disorientation is at the root of most learning difficulties. Dyslexia is not a ‘disease’ that requires a cure. It is a product of thought or perception (a different way of thinking), and results in a special way of reacting to confusion. This perceptual thinking is effective in the three-dimensional world but can lead to confusion in the two-dimensional realm of symbols and print. Perception, however, can be corrected.

What Dyslexic people have achieved in many walks of life.

Dyslexic thinkers have made remarkable contributions across countless fields - from science and business to the arts and innovation. Their unique way of seeing the world often leads to creative solutions and groundbreaking achievements.

When teaching reading at a young learners level, phonetic methods are often employed. However, individuals with dyslexia are less likely to process the sounds, or create the shapes of letters for the words. They are more likely to think with pictures or mental images in a creative and multi-dimensional way that benefits from hands-on learning. When confused, someone with dyslexia will become disoriented. Dyslexics thoughts is perceived as reality.

Dyslexics are able to see, hear, feel and sense what they imagine as though it is real. This is a natural three-dimensional ability, however it can become a liability in two-dimensional environments, such as specific school or workplace settings. This is why many dyslexic people may skip, substitute, transpose or make up words.

When equipped with the right tools, people with dyslexia can automatically control and correct their perceptions and avoid the disabling aspects, allowing their gifts or talents to shine through.