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    Do you know what is dyslexic ?

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    Those who are dyslexic are not abnormal people but rather that they see & learn things differently. It happen to both children & adult.

    Why is dyslexia a gift?


    Dyslexic people are highly creative, intuitive, and excel at three-dimensional problem solving and hands-on learning. Our visual and holistic learning style means that we learn best through the creative process, with methods that focus on mastery of the meanings of words and symbols.

    The true gift of dyslexia is the gift of mastery. When we use learning methods that fit our thinking style, we can excel in academics and read and write efficiently.

    You might be one of them but do not know it.

    It can be a special gift to you...


    General Characteristics of Dyslexia

    Appears bright, highly intelligent, and articulate but unable to read, write, or spell at grade level.
    Labelled lazy, dumb, careless, immature, "not trying hard enough," or "behavior problem."
    Isn't "behind enough" or "bad enough" to be helped in the school setting.
    High in IQ, yet may not test well academically; tests well orally, but not written.
    Feels dumb; has poor self-esteem; hides or covers up weaknesses with ingenious compensatory strategies; easily frustrated and emotional about school reading or testing.
    Talented in art, drama, music, sports, mechanics, story-telling, sales, business, designing, building, or engineering.
    Seems to "Zone out" or daydream often; gets lost easily or loses track of time.
    Difficulty sustaining attention; seems "hyper" or "daydreamer."
    Learns best through hands-on experience, demonstrations, experimentation, observation, and visual aids.


    Vision, Reading, and Spelling

    Complains of dizziness, headaches or stomach aches while reading.
    Confused by letters, numbers, words, sequences, or verbal explanations.
    Reading or writing shows repetitions, additions, transpositions, omissions, substitutions, and reversals in letters, numbers and/or words.
    Complains of feeling or seeing non-existent movement while reading, writing, or copying.
    Seems to have difficulty with vision, yet eye exams don't reveal a problem.
    Extremely keen sighted and observant, or lacks depth perception and peripheral vision.
    Reads and rereads with little comprehension.
    Spells phonetically and inconsistently.


    Hearing and Speech

    Has extended hearing; hears things not said or apparent to others; easily distracted by sounds.
    Difficulty putting thoughts into words; speaks in halting phrases; leaves sentences incomplete; stutters under stress; mispronounces long words, or transposes phrases, words, and syllables when speaking.


    Writing and Motor Skills

    Trouble with writing or copying; pencil grip is unusual; handwriting varies or is illegible.
    Clumsy, uncoordinated, poor at ball or team sports; difficulties with fine and/or gross motor skills and tasks; prone to motion-sickness.
    Can be ambidextrous, and often confuses left/right, over/under.



    Math and Time Management


    Has difficulty telling time, managing time, learning sequenced information or tasks, or being on time.
    Computing math shows dependence on finger counting and other tricks; knows answers, but can't do it on paper.
    Can count, but has difficulty counting objects and dealing with money.
    Can do arithmetic, but fails word problems; cannot grasp algebra or higher math.


    Memory and Cognition

    Excellent long-term memory for experiences, locations, and faces.
    Poor memory for sequences, facts and information that has not been experienced.
    Thinks primarily with images and feeling, not sounds or words (little internal dialogue).


    Behavior, Health, Development and Personality

    Extremely disorderly or compulsively orderly.
    Can be class clown, trouble-maker, or too quiet.
    Had unusually early or late developmental stages (talking, crawling, walking, tying shoes).
    Prone to ear infections; sensitive to foods, additives, and chemical products.
    Can be an extra deep or light sleeper; bedwetting beyond appropriate age.
    Unusually high or low tolerance for pain.
    Strong sense of justice; emotionally sensitive; strives for perfection.
    Mistakes and symptoms increase dramatically with confusion, time pressure, emotional stress, or poor health.




    http://www.dyslexia.com/library/symptoms.htm

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    This comic tells the story of a dyslexic kid struggling at school. Find out typical dyslexic difficulties and their strengths





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    There are alot of famous people who are dyslexic..

    Albert Einstein
    Thomas Edison
    Richard Branson,Founder of Virgin Enterprises
    Scott Adams, Cartoonist (Dilbert)
    Leonardo da Vinci
    Pablo Picasso
    etc

    http://www.dyslexia.com/famous.htm
    Do you know anyone who you think is dyslexic ? Or are you one but do not know?
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