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Dyslexia symptoms.

The word 'dyslexia' comes from the Greek meaning 'difficulty with words'.

Dyslexia is often referred to as a 'specific learning difficulty', usually with spelling and reading, and sometimes with numbers. As a dyslexic person you may have problems putting things in order, following instructions, and may confuse left and right. There is also a whole range of other symptoms which differ from one person to another.

Low self-esteem.

In the school situation, you may have found that you were experiencing failure, but were not able to understand why. This may have resulted in low self-esteem, frustration and a severe loss of confidence, which may have led to your being reluctant to go to school at times.

Its causes are not fully understood.

There is a lot of research into dyslexia at the moment, but its causes are not fully understood. It is thought to be inherited as it usually runs in families. A good comparison in understanding dyslexia is to think of it as being like color blindness, which affects people of all abilities'. There are roughly equal numbers of dyslexic men and women.

If you are assessed and it is found that you are dyslexic, it is important not to feel that you are doomed to failure! There are well-developed courses of learning - in many colleges - which can be used to bring you up to the average level in the areas you find difficulty with. Given appropriate help, in most cases a dyslexic adult can succeed at college or at work at a level roughly equal to ther non-dyslexic people. Moreover, dyslexic adults often have talents in other areas - such as creativity, physical co-ordination and empathy with other people - which can boost your self-esteem!

As a dyslexic person's difficulty is not visible - compared, say, to a person in a wheelchair - it often goes unrecognized by other people. However, an independent report from a dyslexia specialist can make a big difference to the people's attitudes, and frequently results in extra understanding and help.

Being dyslexic is not a 'disease' that someone should or can be cured of. It is a type of mind, like any other, with its own particular strengths and weaknesses. We all have different talents - things we are good at and things we find hard. As a dyslexic adult you will find spelling and sequencing hard, but also have other areas at which you excel. The important thing is to keep up your confidence!

Famous Dyslexic People.

Many dyslexic adults have become famous, especially through their strengths in artistic awareness, physical co-ordination and empathy. Here is a list of Famous People with Dyslexia.

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Brain defect underlies the difficulties of dyslexia - A defect in a single part of the brain may underlie the reading difficulties of dyslexic adults, but intensive training can help them overcome their problems and allow them to read (Feb 16th 01).

Dyslexia in Adults - helpful Channel Four checklist and range of information about dyslexia in adults.

Dyslexic? - Hints and Tips - helpful hints and tips sent in by parents of dyslexic children and teenagers.

World of Dyslexia Discussion Forum - wide-ranging forum for discussion and advice sharing for parents with a dyslexic child, as well as teachers of dyslexic children.

International Dyslexia Association Fact Sheets