Many experts believe that there are between 1 and 2 million undiagnosed adult dyslexics in the U.S.A. alone. Approximately 1 out of every 10 people has some type of dyslexia to some degree. While school-age children are now routinely screened for dyslexia, this is a relatively recent development, only coming in the last 15 years or so.
Practically all of us who finished elementary school more than 15 years ago were never tested Some 90+ per cent of adults with dyslexia have no idea that it is dyslexia that has been causing them problems. The signals from the eyes of dyslexics are interpreted differently, causing them to see things differently. This means that dyslexics often have difficulty in reading, spelling and pronouncing new words.
Once dyslexics are identified, they can be taught how to do practically anything that non-dyslexics do. The difficulty lies in finding these “closet dyslexics”, getting them tested and setting them on the right track to overcoming any difficulties.
The speed and flexibility of the Internet has now been tapped by new dyslexia software. It lets you take a full dyslexia test online.} Any adult can take the test in the privacy of their home or office, anyplace that they can connect to the Internet.
The half-hour test is quite accurate and costs less than dinner for two at a medium-class restaurant! You get a full dyslexia assessment immediately after the test. It comes in a form that you can print out and read, along with the accompanying explanations.
For children with learning disabilities there is dyslexia software for special games that enable teachers or parents to easily identify those children with dyslexia problems. The games come in different types and versions for different age groups.
The children do not know they are being tested. The games are set up so that players must identify things they see and use the information correctly. The manuals tell you which ones will cause those with dyslexia to show problems.
Both these new software tools help immensely in detection of dyslexia, the first step to overcoming its effects.
Author – David Fullman
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