Dyslexia Research Paper
Dyslexia Dyslexia is not an illness or disease it is a brain-based disorder that causes problems for people when reading, writing, spelling, doing math complications, speaking, and even listening. The word "dyslexia" is derived from the Greek words dys, which refers to a difficulty, and lexia which refers to the use of words. The core of dyslexia is people with it have phonological awareness difficulty, or the ability to understand that spoken language is made up of sound units. Although dyslexia is considered a learning disability many people with this disability are very bright and creative. People with dyslexia have strengths and weaknesses just like everyone else but they just have a hard time with language. What sets dyslexics
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apart from each other is that not two individuals experience the same disorder in exactly the same way, or show the same degree of severity of symptoms. They sometimes confuse, or transpose letters, words, and numbers. For example, you are sitting in front of a computer with your eyes closed trying to type a few sentences and make a few mistakes. Read the sentences out loud, this is what someone with dyslexia experiences every time they read. When doing math computation they might mistake "23" for "32". When reading or writing they might mistake "buck" for "duck". Do to dyslexics often having a hard time making sense out of what they are reading and writing they often have to go back over it several times to figure out what is wrong and in math their answers are often wrong. Dyslexics are poor spellers because of the trouble they have connecting letters with sounds and distinguishing the separate sounds in words. Many people often confuse "d," "b," and "p," which are similar in form and similar sound. Other symptoms are problems with, directions, organization and following instructions. Even with all of the bad things that come with dyslexia, there is still a way for people to overcome this learning disability.
Even with all of the research done on dyslexia, there is no cure for this condition. This is a life long struggle for anyone with this condition. Dyslexics overcome many of their problems through a very constant and steady one on one learning process that may extend over a great amount of time. Through one-on-one they must be taught that the letters of the alphabet correspond to sounds and that words are made up of these letters and sounds. However, this is not a universal solution for every person. Everyone must be taught by specialized teachers or counselors that are aware of each individuals specific needs. The success of each individual relies heavily on the length of each session and how many times a week that they receive this special instruction. It is important to remember that even though there is no known reversal of dyslexia, there is a way for everyone who suffers from this learning disability to live a very healthy and normal life. There are many people who suffered from this condition who went on to change the world. Alexander Graham Bell, Albert Einstein, Walt Disney, Thomas Edison, and Leonardo Da Vinci are just some of the world's talent that also suffered from this learning disability. For people with dyslexia, it shouldn't be looked at as a disability but as a
challenge.
The Gift of Dyslexia by Ronald D. Davis This book was written by an author that suffers from dyslexia. He views dyslexia as a gift rather than a disability. He goes through and shows the most positive aspects of this "gift". One way he does this is by naming many famous people that have dyslexia. He also shows just how a dyslexic person views and understands things.
Dyslexia by Wendy Moragne This book has many different stories about people that have this disability. It goes through each individual and shows how they overcame this hardship. This gives insight to many different conditions of dyslexia.
Children With Disabilities by Mark L Batshaw, M.D. This book was used to get the clinical definition of dyslexia and its many symptoms. This book also gives suggested treatments and other ways to get information on this disability.
1. The best way to overcome dyslexia is to have one-on-one guidance.
2. Albert Einstein had dyslexia.
3. Most people that have this learning disability are very creative and intelligent.
4. People with dyslexia mix up their d's , b's, and p's.
5. Best way to learn is to use all 5 senses.
apart from each other is that not two individuals experience the same disorder in exactly the same way, or show the same degree of severity of symptoms. They sometimes confuse, or transpose letters, words, and numbers. For example, you are sitting in front of a computer with your eyes closed trying to type a few sentences and make a few mistakes. Read the sentences out loud, this is what someone with dyslexia experiences every time they read. When doing math computation they might mistake "23" for "32". When reading or writing they might mistake "buck" for "duck". Do to dyslexics often having a hard time making sense out of what they are reading and writing they often have to go back over it several times to figure out what is wrong and in math their answers are often wrong. Dyslexics are poor spellers because of the trouble they have connecting letters with sounds and distinguishing the separate sounds in words. Many people often confuse "d," "b," and "p," which are similar in form and similar sound. Other symptoms are problems with, directions, organization and following instructions. Even with all of the bad things that come with dyslexia, there is still a way for people to overcome this learning disability.
Even with all of the research done on dyslexia, there is no cure for this condition. This is a life long struggle for anyone with this condition. Dyslexics overcome many of their problems through a very constant and steady one on one learning process that may extend over a great amount of time. Through one-on-one they must be taught that the letters of the alphabet correspond to sounds and that words are made up of these letters and sounds. However, this is not a universal solution for every person. Everyone must be taught by specialized teachers or counselors that are aware of each individuals specific needs. The success of each individual relies heavily on the length of each session and how many times a week that they receive this special instruction. It is important to remember that even though there is no known reversal of dyslexia, there is a way for everyone who suffers from this learning disability to live a very healthy and normal life. There are many people who suffered from this condition who went on to change the world. Alexander Graham Bell, Albert Einstein, Walt Disney, Thomas Edison, and Leonardo Da Vinci are just some of the world's talent that also suffered from this learning disability. For people with dyslexia, it shouldn't be looked at as a disability but as a
challenge.
The Gift of Dyslexia by Ronald D. Davis This book was written by an author that suffers from dyslexia. He views dyslexia as a gift rather than a disability. He goes through and shows the most positive aspects of this "gift". One way he does this is by naming many famous people that have dyslexia. He also shows just how a dyslexic person views and understands things.
Dyslexia by Wendy Moragne This book has many different stories about people that have this disability. It goes through each individual and shows how they overcame this hardship. This gives insight to many different conditions of dyslexia.
Children With Disabilities by Mark L Batshaw, M.D. This book was used to get the clinical definition of dyslexia and its many symptoms. This book also gives suggested treatments and other ways to get information on this disability.
1. The best way to overcome dyslexia is to have one-on-one guidance.
2. Albert Einstein had dyslexia.
3. Most people that have this learning disability are very creative and intelligent.
4. People with dyslexia mix up their d's , b's, and p's.
5. Best way to learn is to use all 5 senses.