Dyslexia appears to be caused by faulty communication between the eyes and the brain; the eyes send the signals but the brain does not interpret these signals clearly. One of the results is that dyslexics “see” things differently. Dyslexics must have special training to be able to interpret what they see in ways that let them extract the necessary info to be able to interpret them correctly.

Often the first indication of dyslexia shows up as problems with reading. In reading you need to see the letters correctly and then interpret these letters into words and the words into sounds things or actions. Different types of dyslexia make this process of seeing and interpreting difficult.

The word “dyslexia” consists of “dys” – not working, as in “dysfunctional” and “lexia” – as in “lexicon” a dictionary of words or terms. This origin comes from the often observed problem that those with dyslexia have with reading.

About 10% of the general population has some sort of dyslexia, in some degree.

There are symptoms of dyslexia that many educators are trained to look for, such as difficulty with reading aloud. In the final analysis there is only one way to detect/prove the presence of dyslexia and measure its severity.

That is by taking a professionally prepared special dyslexia test.

In the last year, in a new development, an excellent accredited dyslexia test has become available online.

You can get an online dyslexia test that you can take at home, on your computer, over the Internet.

It takes about half an hour and costs less than a dinner for two in a medium-good restaurant.

Do you ever have trouble reading? Are you dyslexic? Ever take a test for dyslexia? Do you know someone who might be dyslexic? A simple test could change their lives for the better!

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.

By Ahab Carruthers