DYSLEXIA

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Typing errors? No, it is not.

**The sentence top above is an example how people with dyslexia see**

Linear Reading: Words have the power to both destroy and heal. When words are both true and kind, they can change our world.

Dyslexia is not due to mental retardation, brain damage or lack of intelligence. It is a learning disorder that affects ability to read, spell, write and speak.

Having dyslexia does not mean one cannot success in life, here is a few famous dyslexics like Tom Cruise, Leonardo da Vinci, Albert Einstein, Walt Disney and many more.

Dyslexia condition is in the gene, which is why the condition often runs in families.

Most of the signs and symptoms of dyslexia appear when young. These include the following:
• Phonological awareness – confused with vowels, rhythm
• Typical spelling mistakes
• Unable to remember times tables and number sequences
• Writing problems, especially with letters d, p, b, q, n, u, w, m
• Reading problems
• Homophones, confusion with letters like ‘their’ and ‘there’
• Mixing up left and right
• Cannot remember what was been told
• Reversing numbers, remembering 42 as 24

Kids with dyslexia need to be identified as early as possible in order to modified their educational methods and to involve them in areas where they have strength and interest.

One that may not excel in school subjects such as English, Math or Science, but can be outstanding in vocational skills such as selling, persuading, acting, cooking, art, design and etc.

“Everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
Parents, guardians, teachers and tutors! Instead of scolding and blaming, please teach and assist them. They need more encouragement, care and patience.

Having eye checking as early as possible can be the key, we have pediatric eye examination for children from 3 years old onwards. For more information or appointment please call us at 013-5959100.

— feeling concerned.