Dyslexia is a learning disorder that involves difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and learning how they relate to letters and words.
People with dyslexia have normal intelligence and usually have normal vision. Dyslexia is not connected with the IQ of the person and is not a vision issue like many people think. Most children with dyslexia can be very successful in school with tutoring or a specialized education program. Early intervention is of great importance too. Emotional support also plays an important role and helps with the self-esteem of the person.
Though there’s no cure for dyslexia, early assessment and intervention result in the best outcome. Sometimes dyslexia goes undiagnosed for years and isn’t recognized until adulthood, but it’s never too late to seek help.
There are many signs or clues to dyslexia, however it is also important to be aware of the misconceptions and myths surrounding the disorder. There are several myths regarding dyslexia and in this video, we are debunking 15 of them!
(Source: mayoclinic.org)