WHAT IS "DYSLEXIA?"

DYSLEXIA: What is it exactly?

A Common learning disorder

Dyslexia is a learning difference affecting reading, writing, and spelling. It’s unrelated to intelligence and can be managed with specialized strategies, assistive technology, and early intervention. People with dyslexia may struggle with recognizing words, decoding text, and spelling though, good at problem-solving.

SYMPTOMS OF DYSLEXIA

READING DIFFICULTIES

Dyslexic people sees words differently, causing misunderstandings between letters and words.

POOR WRITING SKILLS

Dyslexic people often misunderstand words as others and has difficulties reading - hence effecting writing skills.

SLOW PROCESSING

Dyslexic people has a sort of different way of thinking from others, making it hard to process it to their brain.

CLUMSY

Dyslexic people have troubles seeing patterns, hence seeing the floor straightly might be hard.

How does it feel like being dyslexic?

In a dyslexic brain, language processing works less efficiently, making reading and writing harder. There’s weaker phonological processing, slower neural connections, and increased reliance on the right brain. With support, the brain can adapt and improve over time.

Causes of Dyslexia

PREMATURE BIRTH

Babies born earlier with low body weight have higher chance in being dyslexic.

GENETICS

Genes from parents, grandparents, or others ancestors might spread to a dyslexic child.

MATERNAL STRESS

A pregnant mom while stressed can cause the baby to develop dyslexic symptoms.

But, Dyslexia is unique?

Though dyslexia is a disorder with disadvantages, it does't stop them from being unique. Being dyslexic can lead to a more proper manner and traits.

PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS

Dyslexic people are more likely to be capable of seeing the big picture, making problem-solving way more capable for them

GREAT VERBAL SKILLS

Dyslexic people are often easy and outgoing to talk to and mostly extroverts. This makes communication better for them

ENHANCED EMPATHY

Usually, dyslexic people are more likely to show empathy and care to others as they are more genuine and sincere

HIGH CREATIVITY

Dyslexic people tend to have a more creative way of thinking as their imagination can go to all sorts of places

1 IN 5 PEOPLE HAVE DYSLEXIA

80-90% DON'T GET DIAGNOSED

DYSLEXILINK CARES.

DYSLEXILINK offers free self-assessment features and many assistance in a vision to decrease the amount of dyslexic people that don't get diagnosed.

MENTAL HEALTH?

Undiagnosed dyslexic people might feel frustrated and stressed, leading to mental health problems.

People unaware of dyslexia tease and bully dyslexic people thinking they have a skill issue, when really, it's not their fault.

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