Even though 10-15% of all American citizens are estimated to have dyslexia, the Dyslexia Research Institute states that only about 5% of those suffering from it are diagnosed and able to receive help. Those individuals who have dyslexia may have problems with reading, spelling, identifying phonological verbal sounds (the way that words are pronounced) and the way they are heard.
In addition, dyslexics may have trouble writing because of poor hand-eye coordination and will also have problems with math, visual cues, remembering instructions or concepts, and dealing with emotional problems. When a parent or individual thinks that their child or themselves may have symptoms of dyslexi, it's important to complete a dyslexia assessment so a medical professional can determine whether or not signs of dyslexia are present. Once dyslexia is diagnosed the individual can begin dyslexia treatment, which will help them learn better and perform simple tasks easier, like communication with peers, completing homework on time, and continuing to develop visual and motor skills.
The reason why people are dyslexic may vary, but many experts agree that dyslexia is brain damage that greatly affects and individuals cognitive, 'thinking' functions. There are many different types of dyslexia treatment available for children and adults alike. Doing verbal exercises may be the best way to help treat dyslexia. Some of these approaches may include rhyming exercises, defining the differences between spoken sounds, slowly blending sounds into words, word matching, picking out the verbal sounds in certain words, and removing verbal sounds from words. A speech pathologists is usually the best person to speak with when doing verbal dyslexia treatment. Speech pathologists can usually be found at schools, non-profit organizations, and in private practices. Usually the child's school can provide resources.
In addition, other methods that can be used for dyslexia treatment include steady repetition of saying the word, writing the word, then repeating the word. After a few words have been mastered using this system, then a new batch of words is introduced. Once these have been mastered, the original batch of words is introduced and attempted to be written and/or spoken from memory. While this approach may be time-consuming and a little frustrating for both educators and their students, experts have found that repetition, along with utilizing several different 'types' of communication (speaking, writing, and reading) is an effective method for teaching those suffering from dyslexia how to speak, write, and learn effectively. Besides utilizing professional resources to get help with dyslexia, there are at-home treatments and exercises that can be done to speed up the treatment and helping process. For instance, the American College of Homeopathy has a few suggestions, including reading with the child regularly, playing spelling games, praising the child when they make improvement, and tracing letters and words with the child while helping them sound them out. It's also important to ask the child's assigned counselor or speech pathologist for suggestions of any other exercises that may benefit the child and help them with their learning process. Dyslexia has no cure, but it can be managed with regular treatment.
Gavin Cruise was born in New York, his father was a wealthy business man in real estate. Gavin had the privilege of traveling extensively with his father learning about a wide variety of subjects. He attended Harvard where he majored in English and from the age of 26 Gavin supported himself by freelance writing. If you would like to read more articles about Gavin Cruise, please visit http://www.dyslexia-support.com
