Taking a closer look at dyslexia has revealed some totally new information, especially that which disproves common ideas about the disorder. One of the common myths about dyslexia is that it is a difficulty in the visual system that causes a person to see print upside down or backwards. Studies show that, in fact, it’s not about what the person sees.
The focus used to be on dyslexics seeing words backwards and upside down. Now, according to this video, new research reveals that that’s not the case at all. In fact, dyslexics see the words just fine, the problem is they can’t process and separate the individual sounds. Many of the signs of dyslexia are not myths, however, such as: avoiding to read aloud, skipping words, guessing words based on the first letter, and using simple words when writing.
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Key takeaways
- One of the common myths about dyslexia is that it is a difficulty in the visual system that causes a person to see print upside down or backwards.
- Dyslexics see the words just fine, the problem is they can't process and separate the individual sounds.
- Some of the signs of dyslexia are: avoiding to read aloud, skips or omits small word when reading, chose to read simple books, guess words based on the first letter, use simple words when writing.
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