Here are the basic abilities all dyslexics share: They can utilize the brain's ability to alter and create perceptions (the primary ability). They are highly aware of the environment. They are more curious than average.
Wonderfully imaginative: Dyslexics can really envision a fantastic view of the world. They make great use of their imaginations, hence all the artists, actors, and authors with dyslexia. They have a keen sense of curiosity and interest.
There are many examples of people who have dyslexia and are incredibly creative. While there's currently no evidence that proves people with dyslexia are naturally more creative than others, researchers are still studying this. There are things you can do to nurture your child's creativity.
Most people with dyslexia are, at least, average or above-average intelligence. Often children who fail to read and spell don't think of themselves as bright. It's very important that “dyslexic” students develop all their strengths. Technology is making life easier for children who struggle to read and write.
Firstly, it is theorised that dyslexics may have high levels of emotional intelligence, sensitivity, and awareness of others' emotions because they frequently experience 'secondary symptoms of dyslexia'.
Ultimately, although they are slower readers, dyslexic students have strengths in higher order thinking and reasoning skills.
Very fast thinking – “A picture says 1,000 words.” Is so true! If you are dyslexic, you think incredibly fast. You may not even see the image/s and end up stumbling over your words, unfinished sentences, or incoherent speech, as you try to capture and explain the images that are rapidly firing in your head.
Gifted students can show what's called “Stealth Dyslexia,” which means that the underlying dysfunction in reading can be hidden by the student's ability to compensate especially in the area of comprehension.
But genetics can explain the wide range of possible IQs too because so many different genes are involved in developing and running a brain. It is possible, for example, to inherit all the higher IQ genes from each parent and leave the lower IQ ones behind. Now the child will be brighter than the parent.
They think in a different way. The majority of people think mainly with their brain's left hemisphere, whereas dyslexics think predominantly with their right hemisphere. This leads to a different kind of thinking and learning style that we call conceptual thinking.
The right hemisphere of the dyslexic brain may be bigger than the ordinary brain. DR Sherman of Harvard medical school has found three biological differences in the dyslexic brain. Unfortunately, although the brain is bigger it has faulty bits, in the Magonocells and cerebral cortex.
Whatever the mechanism, one thing is clear: dyslexia is associated with differences in visual abilities, and these differences can be an advantage in many circumstances, such as those that occur in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
In a survey of 69,000 self-made millionaires, 40% of entrepreneurs were found to show signs of dyslexia.
Today, I will discuss how people with dyslexia can break this barrier and become outgoing individuals. Communication is crucial for anyone who wants to succeed not just professionally but personally, as well. A dyslexic person tends to be shy and be reluctant to open up to others.
Very observant
People with dyslexia excel at finding the odd one out from enormous quantities of visual data. While many people with dyslexia struggle with reading or writing, they are often extremely skilled at deciphering facts from patterns or events.
Dyslexic brains process information differently. We are naturally creative, good at problem solving and talented communicators. Our heightened abilities in areas like visualisation and logical reasoning skills and natural entrepreneurial traits bring a fresh and intuitive perspective.
Dyslexic people may have difficulty processing and remembering information they see and hear, which can affect learning and the acquisition of literacy skills. Dyslexia can also impact on other areas such as organisational skills. It is important to remember that there are positives to thinking differently.
Defined by Weakness
Namely, poor reading, writing and spelling ability despite being of average to above-average intelligence. Dyslexia has been called a 'hidden disability' because it isn't obvious except in the school setting.
"The dyslexics were using 4.6 times as much area of the brain to do the same language task as the controls," said Richards, a professor of radiology. "This means their brains were working a lot harder and using more energy than the normal children."
Dyslexia is a reading disorder characterized by a difficulty in “decoding” – that is, navigating between the visual form and sounds of a written language. But a subset of dyslexic people – so-called resilient dyslexics – exhibit remarkably high levels of reading comprehension despite their difficulties decoding.
Can older dyslexic students and adults learn 'speed reading' and if so, how? The short answer is YES, but it's only usually a subset of people who can do this. Young children who are still struggling with decoding are not good candidates for speed reading, but some upper elementary […]
Recognising complex patterns in images – the dyslexic brain is generally larger than the typical brain, making it highly skilled in recognising complex patterns in images and remembering pictures. The dyslexic memory is brilliant at mechanical and technical construction and design.
Dyslexic children may be physically and socially immature in comparison to their peers. This can lead to a poor self-image and less peer acceptance. Dyslexics' social immaturity may make them awkward in social situations. Many dyslexics have difficulty reading social cues.
People with dyslexia are excellent at identifying and remembering complex images. They are able to connect separate components to create complex systems and to identify similarities that others may not see. Dyslexics can also simultaneously process multiple thoughts.