Dyslexia and Learning Disabilities
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How
Learning Problems Develop
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When
dealing with text (symbols, words and language), dyslexics often become confused.
This confusion usually occurs when the meanings of symbols and words
cannot be imagined or pictured (high frequency words such as the,
and, to, for, punctuation marks, letters, numbers, math symbols,
etc.).
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To resolve confusion, the dyslexic’s natural unconscious tendency is to
use their “gift” and view the symbols and words from different
perspectives.
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In
the three-dimensional world, this allows the individual to perceive many
possibilities in solving a problem or completing a creative activity.
Unfortunately, when symbols and words are perceived in a variety of
orientations, directions or positions, mistakes occur.
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As a result, the individual becomes more and more confused. Over time,
negative emotions develop and avoidance and compensatory strategies
begin. This sets the stage for learning disabilities and related
problems to develop.
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What About ADD/ADHD?
Some individuals
have very active imaginations. They are using their “gift” to entertain
themselves, and may do so for long periods of time. For these
individuals, staying connected to the real world can be a challenge.
When we are “in” our imaginary world, all perceptions are distorted.
Distortions in the senses of vision, hearing, balance, movement and time
can result in perceptions that are not in synch with the outside world.
The longer we spend in our imaginary world as we are growing up, the
more pronounced the ADD symptoms become.
These can include difficulty staying focused, being hyper or hypo
active, misinterpreting what is happening around us, and having impaired
understanding of important life concepts such as consequence, time,
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Common
Traits and Behaviors of Dyslexics
- Average to
above average IQ, but doesn't do well on school tests.
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Very
emotional about school, reading, homework, tests.
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Feels "dumb", has poor self-esteem.
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Has
trouble paying attention,
seems to "zone out" or daydream often, gets lost easily or
loses track
of time.
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Learns
best through hands-on experience.
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Reads
or writes with additions, omissions, substitutions, repetition,
reversals, or transpositions of letters, numbers or words.
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Mispronounces long words, transposes phrases, words and syllables when
speaking.
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Difficulty putting thoughts into words, speaks in halting phrases.
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Clumsy,
uncoordinated or poor at ball or team sports.
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