Dyslexia

Dyslexia is a brain-based neurological learning difference involving the processing of language. Dyslexics typically have average to high cognitive abilities. Dyslexia has a strong genetic link, but every dyslexic is unique. Some dyslexics might only have one area of weakness while others might have several areas of weakness. Watch this quick overview by Dr. Kelli Sandman-Hurley on how dyslexia occurs on a spectrum. www.dyslexiatraininginstitute.org Dyslexics also possess amazing talents due to the way their brains are wired. Authors Brock Eide, M.D., M.A., and Fernette Brock, M.D. describe the MIND strengths of dyslexics in their book The Dyslexic Advantage.

Dyslexics can have a difficult time with one or more of the following language arts skills: decoding, rhyming, spelling, learning sight words, word retrieval, pronouncing larger words, writing, spelling, and working memory tasks.  These difficulties can make it hard for them to become fluent readers and writers. However, with a research-based systematic multi-sensory language arts program dyslexics can learn to read, comprehend, and write successfully.  

There are many well know successful dyslexics in every career sector. The magic happens when dyslexics are taught in the way they learn. This will guide them to their intellectual talents and lead them to a successful life.