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DYSLEXIA - Dyslexia is a general term commonly used to describe a person who struggles with reading. But the reading problem is only one symptom. Additional symptoms result from visual and auditory perceptual distortions or disorientations, as well as distortions in balance and time sense. When these distortions are caused by confusion regarding symbols, they can lead to learning problems in reading, listening, speaking or writing. Interestingly, this same mental function which causes the undesireable symptoms of dyslexia is a natural ability which can be considered a perceptual talent. It can be a significant asset that enhances performance in areas such as art, drama, music, athletics, inventing, building, engineering or manual skills. Recognizing the positive aspects of possessing this talent has helped a great deal in understanding learning differences and in restoring self-esteem and self-confidence to the dyslexic learner. ORIENTATION - Orientation is a state of mind in which sensory perceptions of the environment are accurate and agree with the true facts and conditions in the environment. The result of orientation is an accurate, consistent perception of the environment, including two-dimensional words printed on a page. When the dyslexic is oriented, words on a page are perceived correctly without perceptual distortion. Data can be received by the brain accurately. Mistakes (symptoms of dyslexia) can be reduced or eliminated. DISORIENTATION - Disorientation is a state of mind in which sensory perceptions of the environment are inaccurate and don't agree with the true facts in the environment. This is a natural function of a normal brain. It occurs when one is overwhelmed by stimuli or thought. It also occurs when the brain receives conflicting information from the different senses and attempts to interpret that information. Non-dyslexics experience disorientation; dyslexics cause it to happen in order to resolve confusion. This works fine with confusion dealing with real, three-dimensional physical objects. This is the dyslexic talent. Unfortunately, when this same problem-solving technique is applied to two-dimensional words, the result is deeper confusion and an increase in mistakes. These mistakes are the primary symptoms of dyslexia. |
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