Dyslexic people find it particularly difficult to learn to read, write and/or spell, even though their abilities in other ways may be average or better.
They usually also have an unusual pattern of strengths and weaknesses in other areas.Dyslexic people often feel as if their mind is 'differently wired' from other people.
The British Dyslexia Association describes Dyslexia as follows:
Dyslexia is best described as a combination of
abilities and difficulties that effect the learning process in one or more of
reading, spelling and writing. Accompanying weaknesses may be identified in
areas of speed of processing, short-term memory, sequencing and organisation,
auditory and/or visual perception, spoken language and motor skills.
It is particularly related to mastering and using written language, which may
include alphabetic, numeric and musical notation.
Some Dyslexics have outstanding creative skills, others have strong oral skills.
Others have no outstanding talent. However, all have strengths.
Dyslexia can occur despite normal intellectual ability and teaching. It is independent
of socio-economic or language background.