Experts believe that there are between 1 and 2 million undiagnosed adult dyslexics in the U.S.A. alone. Approximately 1 out of every 10 people has some type of dyslexia to some degree. While school-age children are now routinely screened for dyslexia, this is a relatively recent development, only coming in the last 15 years or so.

Practically all of us who finished elementary school more than 15 years ago were never tested 95% of adult dyslexics are unaware that dyslexia is what makes them “different”.

Dyslexics see thing differently from non-dyslexics. They frequently have difficulty in reading, especially reading aloud.

Once dyslexics are identified, they can be taught how to do practically anything that non-dyslexics do. The difficulty lies in finding these “closet dyslexics”, getting them tested and setting them on the right track to overcoming any difficulties.

There is now new dyslexia software available that lets you take a full dyslexia test online, over the Internet.

This can be done at home, from your office… anywhere you can have access to the Internet.

The test takes about half an hour, costs less than a doctor’s visit and is very accurate. Your full dyslexia assessment is given to you in printable form immediately after completing the test.

For children with learning disabilities there is dyslexia software for special games that enable teachers or parents to easily identify those children with dyslexia problems.

There is a selection of games designed for different age groups. You just choose the one that is appropriate for your child.

The children do not know they are being tested. The games are set up so that players must identify things they see and use the information correctly. The manuals tell you which ones will cause those with dyslexia to show problems.

Both these new software tools help immensely in detection of dyslexia, the first step to overcoming its effects.

Disclaimer: This posting is based on information freely available in the popular press and medical journals that deal with dyslexia. Nothing herein is intended to be or should be construed to be medical advice. For medical advice the reader should consult with his or her physician or other medical specialist.

Courtesy of George Openheimer