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How to Recognize Dyslexia in Children The term "dyslexia" means "difficulty with words or language," and is frequently used to refer to a child — or adult — who seems much brighter than what his reading and written work suggest. These symptoms indicate that a child has dyslexia and therefore needs help. Dyslexia in Children: Symptoms, Causes and Treatments Reading and learning are the two things that determine the success of a child during his school career. First he learns to read. Then he reads to learn. Because the child with dyslexia battles to read, he is therefore also hampered in the learning situation. What are the symptoms and cause of dyslexia, and what can be done to help these children? By Benetta Strydom. 
Beating the Back-to-Front Battle Reversing words, writing letters back to front, not being able to remember the sequence of letters in a word or sometimes reading from right to left — dyslexia is a frustrating and often embarrassing problem in our world of high-tech communications. But in the midst of differing theories of what it is, what causes it and how to overcome it, one man has a different opinion. By Clare O'Donoghue. Is the Shoe Perhaps on the Wrong Foot? Reading is the most important skill that a child must acquire at school, because one must learn to read to be able to read to learn. The implication of this is that the child who is a poor reader will usually also be a poor learner. Unfortunately poor reading skills, and therefore poor learning skills, have become a reality for an alarming number of people. Perhaps it has become time to put the shoe on the other foot… By Susan du Plessis Conquering Dyslexia: A Mother Shares Her Son’s Success I never thought I would be writing this statement, but my dyslexic son doesn't seem to be dyslexic anymore! The symptoms have all disappeared. After all I've read on the subject of learning difficulties, this was not supposed to happen! By Laura Trudel 
Is Dyslexia a Brain Dysfunction? An Alternative Interpretation of the Facts Research indicates that the dyslexic’s brain differs from that of a "normal" reader. Does this mean that dyslexia is caused by a neurological dysfunction or is there an alternative interpretation that explains these differences? By Dr. Jan Strydom & Susan du Plessis How the Brains of Taxi Drivers Throw New Light on Dyslexia 
That the brain can change is certain. A study in London has found that an area of the brain associated with navigation was larger in London's famed taxi drivers than in other people. Can proper teaching also change the dyslexic's brain? If Dyslexia Runs in Your Family, Will Your Child Inherit it Too? According to an American study the risk that a child will have dyslexia is increased from 4 to 13 times if one of the parents has dyslexia too. A human being, however, is not merely a slave to his genes, as the dramatic findings of an experiment at the Glenwood State School demonstrated. By Susan du Plessis Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison, Auguste Rodin, George Patton, and Woodrow Wilson were apparently dyslexic. Dyslexia is therefore considered as a sign of genius. Is this true, or is there perhaps another side to the dyslexia coin that is overlooked?. 
Einstein's Biographers Disprove Claim that He was Dyslexic The popular image that men of eminence are learning disabled promotes an aura of romanticism around the learning disabilities (LD) field. Albert Einstein, arguably the greatest scientist of all time, is usually at the top of the list of famous dyslexics. While it makes a nice story, this widely believed notion is false, according to Einstein's biographers. Why Some Dyslexics Read ‘b’ when it is ‘d’ A telltale sign of dyslexia is reversals. People with this kind of problem often confuse letters like b and d, and words like “won” and “now.” A popular theory is that reversals are caused by a neurological deficit. While many factors can contribute to dyslexia, one should not overlook the principle that perception of anything depends on our past experiences. Memory and its Role in Overcoming Dyslexia It is the ability to recall to memory or to remember that makes learning possible. While this is a well-known fact, the role that memory training plays in overcoming learning disabilities such as dyslexia is grossly underestimated. By Dr. Jan Strydom & Susan du Plessis Step One in Preventing Dyslexia: Talk Your Child Clever Comprehensive reviews of the evidence that links language problems and dyslexia have been extensively presented in the literature. According to one source about 60 percent of dyslexics were late talkers. The first step in preventing dyslexia would thus be to talk your child clever. By Susan du Plessis 
Preventing the Three D’s: Preparing Your Child for the Three R’s There is little doubt that the three R’s — reading, ’riting and ’rithmetic — are crucial elements in the education of any child. When a child is unable to master the three R’s they become three D’s — dyslexia, dysgraphia or dyscalculia. What can parents do to prepare their children for the three R’s and prevent the three D’s? By Susan du Plessis Overcoming Dyslexia: The Story of Werner Louw Dyslexia turned school into a nightmare for Werner Louw. Although his parents went from pillar to post to try and solve his reading problem, nothing seemed to help. But eventually they found an answer and in less than one year, Werner’s reading efficiency level improved by twelve years. This is the story of Werner and how he beat dyslexia… Despite having adequate intelligence and opportunity, many children show great disparity between their verbal skills and learning ability. Resources Audiblox Compublox: Improve Concentration, Memory and Logical Thinking Dyslexia and the Brain Dyslexia Symptoms & Dyslexia Signs  |
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