Understanding Dyslexia : Symptoms & Causes | Solh Wellness

 Albert Einstein, Stephen Hawking, Leonardo da Vinci, and Pablo Picasso are just a few of the greatest thinkers and creators in history who have battled dyslexia. You will see dyslexic people who have succeeded despite early difficulties with reading and writing everywhere you turn in the world.

This is true because dyslexia is not a disability; rather, it is just a difference in how the brain processes language. The ability to combine knowledge from different subject areas, increase creativity, and see the big picture are additional benefits that translate into sharp problem-solving skills. Dyslexia is the result of a unique way that the brain processes information. Even though it is frequently associated with poor spelling and difficulty reading words that are encoded, it can also encourage greater creativity, original thought, and the ability to see the big picture. 80% of people who are classified as having a learning disability have dyslexia, the most common and well-researched learning disability. A British doctor was the first to recognise it over a century ago.

Individual differences in the brain's language processing regions cause dyslexia, also referred to as a reading disability. Dyslexia is not brought on by IQ, hearing, or vision issues. The majority of dyslexic children can succeed academically with tutoring or a tailored educational programme. The function of emotional support is additionally crucial.

Despite the fact that there is no known treatment for dyslexia, early detection and intervention yield the best outcomes. Although dyslexia may go unnoticed for years or only surface in adults, it is never too late to receive treatment.

The signs of dyslexia

Preschool-

-Difficulties recognising letter names and sounds

-Difficulty recalling and understanding rhymes, such as those found in nursery rhymes

-Is unable to identify the letters in their name

-Talking too long

- Slowly learning new words

First grade and kindergarten -

-Trouble learning day, week, and month sequences

-Writing slowly

-Distorted handwriting

-Has trouble matching sounds to letters

-Immersion issues with letters, numbers, and colours.

School age

-Difficulties remembering events in order

-Difficulty recognising similarities and differences between letters and words, as well as occasionally hearing them.

- Mispronouncing words or names, or having trouble finding words

-Taking an unusually long time to complete reading or writing-related tasks

-Difficulty in breaking down a story

-Problems with foreign language acquisition

-Difficulty solving word problems in math

Why does dyslexia occur?

Neuroanatomically: dyslexia is caused by a problem with the brain's ability to translate auditory or visual information into language. It has been determined that a dyslexic person's brain differs from other people's in terms of both structure and function.

Genetics: Dyslexia has been linked to genetic factors. Research by M. M. Nothen and his associates suggests that genes on chromosomes 6 and 15 may be to blame for the inability to learn spellings.

Overcoming dyslexia

Dyslexia is a lifelong condition, so the first step in treatment is early intervention. The use of multiple senses in the classroom and emotional support follow. Screening and listening to the reader are optional but beneficial activities. Hearing and vision are crucial for reading, so anyone who has trouble reading should have their hearing and vision checked.

If a child is raised in a supportive, upbeat environment where they are shown understanding and respect as individuals, they are more likely to develop into confident people.

Our mental health specialists at Solh Wellness make diagnoses and create a treatment plan to best meet your individual needs. Our main point is simple: dyslexic thinking is necessary in today's world. And we hope to empower dyslexic thinking in the future by altering everyone's mindset to recognise, support, and empower every dyslexic person.