Dyslexia

Definition:
Problems in reading or the inability to read. HGD, Chapter 9, p. 237 A learning disorder characterized by difficulty reading. It is a common disability in children. Mayoclinic.com, Health/Dyslexia

Examples:
Writing letters or numbers backwards, confusion between left and right, difficulty spelling and sounding out words. Before and After Writing Samples  

Analogies:
Imagine you get a beautiful new computer for Christmas. It has a huge hard disc, lots of games included in the box, speakers and a color printer. When you have set it up it does not work as you had hoped. The software is for an Apple Mac (you have a PC) and the printer cannot print your work from the computer because the correct printer driver is missing. There is nothing wrong with the computer - it has a good memory, an excellent processor and all the internal workings it needs. There is a problem with the input because of the Apple Mac discs, and the output because of the printer driver.

Mnemonics:
D id

Y ou

S ee

L ions

E arlier

X ray

I n

A rizona

In the News:
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