What Is DYSLEXIA?
A language-based learning disability
Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurobiological in origin. It's estimated that 1 in 5 people have dyslexia. It is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent recognition of words, letters, symbols and by poor spelling and decoding abilities. These difficulties typically result from a deficit in the phonological component of language that is often unexpected in relation to other cognitive abilities. Secondary consequences may include problems in reading comprehension and reduced reading experience that can impede growth of vocabulary and background knowledge. It does not affect general intelligence. In fact, people can be both gifted and have dyslexia.
1 in 5 people have dyslexia.
Strengths of Dyslexia
- Creativity
- Imagination
- 3D visual skills
- Skills at designing and building
- Problem solving
- People skills
- Focus, determination
Challenges of Dyslexia
- Reading, writing
- Left/right confusion
- Organization
- Time management
- Following directions
- Memorization
Spread the word! The more people find out about dyslexia, the more support and resources those people can get. So post a link to the project site on your Facebook page or include it in your email-signature. Or print out the project page and pin it to a noticeboard at your school. You can also support our efforts by making a donation to ThinkLexic.