Dyslexia — Learning disorder
Learning disorders have been categorized into many different types, Dyslexia is one of them. It has been present the since the time when human learnt to speak, read and write. It has been identified with the progress in medical and psychological studies have delved into neuro-science and identified Dyslexia as a learning disorder. With time the advancement in study of Dyslexia and related disorders we are now able to understand it.
Dyslexia is a neurological condition in which the individual experiences difficulties in learning to read. The word Dyslexia has been derived from Greek words i.e. Dys ( poor or inadequate ) and Lexia (word or Language ). The earliest definition was provided by World Federation of Neurologists in year1968 as “A disorder in children who, despite conventional classroom experience, fail to attain the language skills of reading, writing, and spelling commensurate with their intellectual abilities”.
Since then there have been numerous studies and research about dyslexia. A very relatable and comprehensive definition was given by Sir Jim Rose in year 2009 as following -
“Dyslexia is a learning difficulty that primarily affects the skills involved in accurate and fluent word reading and spelling. Characteristic features of dyslexia are difficulties in phonological awareness, verbal memory and verbal processing speed. Dyslexia occurs across the range of intellectual abilities. It is best thought of as a continuum, not a distinct category, and there are no clear cut-off points. Co-occurring difficulties may be seen in aspects of language, motor co-ordination, mental calculation, concentration and personal organisation, but these are not, by themselves, markers of dyslexia.”
In very simple words dyslexia is difficulty in learning to read. It is the most commonly observed Learning disability caused by neurological condition. This condition is treatable and normalcy can be attained with appropriate guidance and counselling.
Dyslexia effects the ability to learn in people with normal and above average intelligence. As mentioned earlier as well it is a language based disorder that gives way to difficulty in reading words , recognition of words , spelling of words and comprehending the meaning of the word as well.
The main concern of parents/guardians of dyslexic children / individual has always been is “how to make them self dependent and achieve a balanced personality”. This Saas based software helps such people in training their minds to improve their learning and cognitive abilities and keep them engaged enough to attain the desired result.
Dyslexia is a condition for life , accepting this fact by everyone around the person suffering from Dyslexia is a the first step in helping them in attaining their achieving their potential and using ReadOn is the next step for providing the right path to achieve normalcy and move towards success.