Dyslexia is an older name for a condition where people have difficulty with reading and writing. People with dyslexia have normal intelligence and are not in any way mentally retarded or intellectually challenged. The difficulty with certain tasks is believed to be related to problems with perception capability in certain parts of the brain.
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Prognosis for Dyslexia: For those with dyslexia, the prognosis is mixed. The disability affects such a wide range of people, producing different symptoms and varying degrees of severity, that predictions are hard to make. The prognosis is generally good, however, for individuals whose dyslexia is identified early, who have supportive family and friends and a strong self-image, and who are involved in a proper remediation program. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Dyslexia Information Page: NINDS) ... For people with dyslexia, the outlook is mixed. But an appropriate remedial reading program can help learners make great strides. (Source: excerpt from Learning Disabilities: NIMH)
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Dyslexia is a brain-based type of learning disability that specifically impairs a person's ability to read. These individuals typically read at levels significantly lower than expected despite having normal intelligence. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Dyslexia Information Page: NINDS)
Inability or difficulty reading, spelling, or writing words despite the ability to see and recognize letters; a familial disorder with autosomal dominant inheritance that occurs more frequently in males. - (Source - Diseases Database)
Impaired ability to learn to read - (Source - WordNet 2.1)
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