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what is dyslexia?

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Symptoms: There are several types of dyslexia, but what they have in common is the difficulty in reading comprehension. With proper instruction, this can be  overcome.The cause is an unknown immaturitry of brain function.

Question 2

how common is dyslexia?

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Common: It is estimated that 15-20% of the population has dyslexia. 80 percent of students with lds have dyslexia . It affects more boys than girls.

Question 3

can you grow out of dyslexia ?

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No, but intensive: Multimodal reading therapies like lindamood-bell  for at least 9 months can help in childhood. . For a complete explanation of dyslexia, a brain-based learning disability, its treatment & long-term outcomes,  read "overcoming dyslexia" by dr. Sally shaywitz.  Or have someone read it to you or with you.

Question 4

how do i get tested for dyslexia?

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Dyslexia: This is a very common condition.  You need to discuss this with your doctor who can refer you to psychologists who specialize in testing for dyslexia.

Question 5

what are the symptoms of dyslexia?

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Difficulty reading.: Dyslexia is a learning disability caused by a problem with the connections in a child's brain. Symptoms include difficulty recognizing words, poor spelling, and low reading comprehension. This may cause the child's school performance to decline.

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how can i know if i have dyslexia?

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Specific symptoms: Dyslexia is not something  you "catch" as an adult.  Usually, it is detected between ages of 7-8 up to 10 years, rarely later.  Before 7, a number of people have some of the symptoms but outgrow it.  It is defined as having specific problems with reading, e.g., letter reversal, that specifically makes reading hard.  A variety of effective treatments can ease the problem but no cures.

Question 7

how do you get tests for dyslexia?

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Health professionals: There is no single test to test for dyslexia. Ways to definitively diagnose dyslexia are elusive. Dyslexia is determined by the presence or absence of its various symptoms. Comprehensive testing provides a way of measuring these symptoms. Educational psychologists are adept at diagnosing along with psychiatrists/psychologists.

Question 8

what is dyslexia and how is it treated?

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Trouble reading.: Dyslexia results from poor functioning of parts of the brain that specialize in decoding written information.  There is no "cure, " and medications are not useful; but, a number of systems exist to help the individual learn to read.  Look for information of slingerland, lindamood bell, and other systems that address dyslexia.

Question 9

ok i've got dyslexia. what should i do?

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Resources: Dyslexia can be treated by working with reading specialists, speech therapists, or even occupational therapists.  Medications are of little value in absence of adhd.  Excellent resources are available from mayo clinic or cleveland clinic, and there are both local and national organizations dealing with this problem.  Do not give up, find help!

Question 10

how can i get a kid tested for dyslexia?

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Talk to doctor: Your child's pediatrician should be able to give you advice on who in your area is able to test for dyslexia and other developmental problems.

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