Why Should There Be Dyslexia Testing in Schools?

The history of dyslexia has been one of long struggle in the darkness of ignorance, followed by tremendous leaps forward in progress in the last 25 years.

Dyslexics see things differently. A dyslexic’s eyes are the same as those of non-dyslexics, but their brains interpret the signals differently. Thus they learn differently. They must be taught in the way they learn, not in the traditional manner.

In the last 15 years almost every school-age child has been routinely screened for dyslexia in children. Practically all who had problems with reading were selected to go through a full-scale professional dyslexia test and evaluation.

Those who went through grade school more than 15 years ago almost all bear the scars of being hammered into molds that did not fit. They were ridiculed for their differences, looked at as retarded (which most are definitely not!), slow learners, etc. They were embarrassed and learn to hide their differences.

Millions of adult dyslexics today have never taken a dyslexia test. They still struggle with learning and reading difficulties that could be easily overcome if they were only known. A half-hour dyslexia test could make enormous improvements in their self-esteem and abilities.

There are a large number of different types of dyslexia to deal with. There is no standard definition, no real, workable way to sort them out into types and put them into nice, neat categories. Each one is different and needs to be evaluated and taught accordingly.

Dyslexia testing is not difficult or expensive or time-consuming. There is an excellent online test available now that can be done in half an hour from any place there is an Internet connection. If there is any possibility that a person might be dyslexic, they can find out for less than the cost of a visit to their Doctor or Dentist!

You can just click on any link in this blog posting to get more information…

DISCLAIMER: I hope this helps, but please note that I am not a Medical Doctor. You should consult with your M.D. or personal Physician before taking any medical advice from anyone on the Internet.

Author Alfonzo Carruthers