What is dyslexia or a language-based learning disability?
The word dyslexia is derived from the Greek “dys” (poor or inadequate) and “lexis” (words or language). Dyslexia is a learning disability characterized by problems in expressive or receptive, oral or written language. Problems may emerge in reading, spelling, writing, speaking, listening, or mathematics. Dyslexia results from differences in the structure and function of the brain. Although visual and auditory processing problems may exist, language-processing difficulties distinguish dyslexics as a group. This means that the person with dyslexia has problems translating language to thought (as in listening or reading) or thought to language (as in writing or speaking). Dyslexia is not the result of low intelligence. An unexpected gap exists between learning aptitude and achievement in school. The problem is not behavioural, psychological motivational, or social and people with dyslexia do not “see backward.” Dyslexia is not a disease- it has no cure. People with dyslexia are unique, ea
