Dyslexia FAQs

Imagine what it would be like to look at a page of text and see distorted letters swirling before your eyes. Try to picture not being able to discriminate between the letters b d p q. This is the case for many dyslexic people. Dyslexia affects areas of the brain that process language. Broadening your understanding dyslexia can help you to begin understanding the difficulties of living with it.

October is National Dyslexia Awareness Month. The focus for this next month will be to shine a spotlight on the varying dyslexic needs, struggles, and signs and raise awareness about the struggles associated with dyslexia. Often times families of individuals diagnosed with Dyslexia are left with many questions concerning the effects and the resources available for improvement. By recognizing the significant educational implications of this learning difference, there is more opportunity to ensure early diagnosis and intervention for dyslexics. The University of Michigan has created a list of frequently asked questions to help provide information and insight. As we know, the earlier the diagnoses and interventions, the more opportunities to reduce the educational implications this learning difference can have.

http://dyslexiahelp.umich.edu/answers/faq