AN OVERVIEW ON DYSLEXIA AND ITS TREATMENT

Abstract

Dyslexia in lay man terms refers to learning difficulties related to the written word. Specific cause for this has not been found. Dyslexic children are no way less than other children so labeling them does more harm. Although the disorder varies from person to person, common characteristics among people with dyslexia are difficulty with spelling, phonological processing (the manipulation of sounds), and/or rapid visual-verbal responding. In adults, dyslexia usually occurs after a brain injury or in the context of dementia. It can also be inherited in some families, and recent studies have identified a number of genes that may predispose an individual to developing dyslexia.