Dyslexia, when the letters cause us problems

Dyslexia, when the letters cause us problems

Dyslexia is popularly associated with the difficulty or inability to read written texts. Although it is the most characteristic feature, it is not the only problem manifested by those who suffer from this disorder. Being dyslexic is not simply reduced to having difficulty reading or writing, but it causes other problems such as lack of memory, confusion between right and left, or difficulties in spatio-temporal notions, which interfere with the normal development of learning.

In addition to these problems, dyslexics suffer negative emotional charges because they feel misunderstood by those around them, especially in their family and school environment, where this disorder becomes more apparent. Children with dyslexia have to make an effort to understand and learn, but the results and reproaches create a sense of failure that leads many to suffer from anxiety, behavior disorders or even depression.

WITHOUT A DETERMINED ORIGIN

Dyslexia is usually diagnosed between 8 and 13 years of age and does not manifest in all individuals in the same way. The causes that cause this disorder are not determined, given how complex it is for man to understand the functioning of our brain. However, studies reveal that there is a genetic component that influences dyslexia, in addition to neurological causes (small cerebral dysfunction), emotional disorders and even an incorrect learning method, which causes individuals problems to associate the phoneme and spelling.

DYSLEXIA IN THE EDUCATIONAL FIELD

It is in the educational environment where these people encounter more obstacles and the problem is exacerbated. In dyslexics, the cerebral hemisphere that processes visual information is slower than the hemisphere that processes language. Hence, they present such difficulty for the compression of written language. Individuals have to make enormous efforts for activities related to reading and writing, so they tend to reject such tasks.

The mistakes that dyslexics make most frequently are related to literacy activities. Generally, they tend to omit or add letters or syllables, substitute one letter for another, change the order of the letters, skip the lines when they read or even join or separate words improperly. Hence, understanding what they read entails so much difficulty for them.

From the hand of the new technologies, recently came an optimistic news for those who suffer from dyslexia. A project in computer game format has been released to improve the reading level of children. This initiative will help those who suffer from dyslexia to train their abilities in a fun way and reduce the difficulties they encounter when developing their educational skills.