Adult dyslexia has affected over 40 million adults in the United States. It is time to stop second guessing yourself, and to take certain tests to see if you suffer from this disability. Many times people suspect something is wrong, but try to ignore it. People can be fooled, but you can’t fool yourself.
A person with dyslexia is in good company. Famous people in our American history have battled this. Thomas Edison and Albert Einstein have faced the struggle. Dyslexia and IQ are not interrelated. Pierre Curie won the 1903 Nobel Prize and had his battle with this disability . Because of new strides made in the field, every public school is under federal law to give adult dyslexia testing.
To understand dyslexia, we must understand the root meaning. The word originates from the Greek and means to have a difficulty with words. Different learning disabilities with spelling and reading have their roots in dyslexia. Because of the disability, many battle with low self-esteem, and a severe loss of self-confidence.
Symptoms can differ from person to person. Not all dyslexic adults are equal in their behavior. One person may have trouble putting things in order. Another individual may have difficulty sustaining attention, often labeled a daydreamer. It is thought to be hereditary. Often times it is unrecognized by friends and family.
Adults with dyslexia will exhibit some behavior that can be very confusing. It can be day-to-day, or minute-to-minute. This can be show up in their motor and writing skills. They have trouble with the simplest task, like holding a pencil correctly. Some have been shown to be ambidextrous, with confusion with right hand or left hand.
Personality symptoms can vary. The dyslexia may show up as being compulsive about order and organization, or to the other extreme, total disorder. They may have a feeling of being overwhelmed, and rely on the spouse or an assistant for written correspondence. It is interesting to note that the symptoms increase dramatically if the person is under emotional stress.
Adults with dyslexia think primarily in pictures, not words. The good news is that there are self-help programs. They are available to help learn more effective approaches to math, spelling, and reading. This will help them overcome some of the symptoms by providing mental clarity and less stress in the work place.
Can you please help me to cure this problem i have with dsylexia i have had it all my life.
There is no cure just figure out your strengths! and use them to help you with your weaknesses. There is a lot of technology out there that can help with reading and writing. Like dragon naturally speaking for writing is one example.
Mark,
If only we could take a pill or get a shot for a cure our life would be so different. I have asked myself in a sharp, loud voice. WHY can’t I go back in time and have ADHD or cronic pain. I would take any other problem other them dislexea that i could even momentaraly ease.
I asked my wife if I came up with a pill that would recreate the DCDC2 gean in someone would they take it if knowing the only way back was to write an essay?
Good luck sir for I know we need it.
Dave
Need help with writing and pronouncing words.
I can Start to read a book but cant remember characters, plot & end up putting it down & not finishing it, I can’t remember parts of movies, hard to discribe the story then blanks when I try & remember people’s names or actors. Depression from all the stress of life & the people in it I have to deal with each day. Starting things & they never get finished, buy things & use them once. Messy, unorganised. Lack of energy to go on with things I had started. Helping others rather than helping myself. Just a few things I deal with each day