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Dyslexia is the term used to describe a disorder where people have difficulties in reading, writing and spelling. | Dyslexia is the term used to describe a disorder where people have difficulties in reading, writing and spelling. | ||
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Sufferers of this condition struggle to accurately and fluently carry out the above tasks. | Sufferers of this condition struggle to accurately and fluently carry out the above tasks. | ||
This condition also affects an individuals verbal memory and speed of processing speech. | This condition also affects an individuals verbal memory and speed of processing speech. <br> | ||
=== Statistics === | |||
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Dyslexia is often inherited and it affects 5% of the population. <br> | Dyslexia is often inherited and it affects 5% of the population. <br> | ||
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Research has showed that 1 in 10 people have this condition. | Research has showed that 1 in 10 people have this condition. | ||
=== How is dyslexia caused? === | |||
= How is dyslexia caused? = | |||
The actual cause of dyslexia is unknown, however it has been found that the condition is associated with neurological origin. | The actual cause of dyslexia is unknown, however it has been found that the condition is associated with neurological origin. | ||
Dyslexia is associated with damage to the left hemisphere of the [[brain|brain]]. | |||
Dyslexia is associated with damage to the left hemisphere of the brain. | |||
It has also been found out that sufferers have a decreased blood flow to a specific part of the brain called the angular gyrus. | It has also been found out that sufferers have a decreased blood flow to a specific part of the brain called the angular gyrus. | ||
=== Treatement for dyslexia === | |||
= Treatement for dyslexia = | |||
< | Dyslexia cannot be cured or prevented. However, this condition can be managed in a number of ways, first of all by noticing the signs of dyslexia, followed by getting help from supportive programmes avaliable, if necessary<ref>barrett, barman, boitano, brooks (2010). Ganong's review of medical physiology. United states of America: The Mcgraw-Hill Companies. 23rd edition. 296</ref>. | ||
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Revision as of 09:36, 22 October 2014
What is Dyslexia?
Dyslexia is the term used to describe a disorder where people have difficulties in reading, writing and spelling.
Sufferers of this condition struggle to accurately and fluently carry out the above tasks.
This condition also affects an individuals verbal memory and speed of processing speech.
Statistics
Dyslexia is often inherited and it affects 5% of the population.
Research has showed that 1 in 10 people have this condition.
How is dyslexia caused?
The actual cause of dyslexia is unknown, however it has been found that the condition is associated with neurological origin.
Dyslexia is associated with damage to the left hemisphere of the brain.
It has also been found out that sufferers have a decreased blood flow to a specific part of the brain called the angular gyrus.
Treatement for dyslexia
Dyslexia cannot be cured or prevented. However, this condition can be managed in a number of ways, first of all by noticing the signs of dyslexia, followed by getting help from supportive programmes avaliable, if necessary[1].
References
- ↑ barrett, barman, boitano, brooks (2010). Ganong's review of medical physiology. United states of America: The Mcgraw-Hill Companies. 23rd edition. 296