Reading is often taken for granted, and many don’t understand the embarrassment experienced by those who struggle. Low self-esteem and avoidance are just two problems that arise. But a better understanding of the facts means many of the myths need to be dispelled in order to help people with this condition thrive. Myth #1: …
Frequently, children are only diagnosed with dyslexia in the first few years at school when they are learning to read and fall behind their peers. Dyslexia isn’t caused by a lack of intelligence- children simply can’t develop the skill to decode written language. Because some children find ways to compensate for poor reading skills, the …
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Processing speed is gauged by how quickly the brain absorbs, understands, and responds to information, a process that varies from person to person. It can be likened to a quiz game—some people buzz in with the right answer almost immediately, while others take longer to arrive at the answer. Processing speed is not a measure …
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