Dyslexia is a widespread issue among students. This “word blindness” makes it very hard for the student to read, but their comprehension is normal. The student may understand what a word means, but when it is read on a page, it can be as difficult to decipher as a foreign language.
Do you feel that others do not understand your struggles with dyslexia?
Writing words in the air help word blindness for those with dyslexia.
Thomas Lester is learning ways to cope with this. Thomas spends time with an instructor using word learning techniques such as writing the word in the air. Thomas has found that he is able to listen to audio books and understand the story perfectly. Many children just like Thomas struggle with dyslexia and its time that it becomes a national topic.
Over the years, I survived by memorizing words. It started with boxes and boxes of index cards. I’d practice each night, looking at a word and saying its sound as quickly as I could. I memorized hundreds and hundreds — maybe a few thousand — words this way.
Laura Lurns · Learning Success expert
Key takeaways
- Dyslexia does not signal a low IQ; rather, it is about having reading issues, not comprehension.
- Dyslexia is the most common learning obstacles in The United States.
- Words look foreign to those with dyslexia.
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