Adult Dyslexia

What Causes Adult Dyslexia?
Most research has concentrated on seeking to explain the cause of dyslexia, however this has proved to be somewhat unfruitful. Neurological research suggests that there may be some abnormality in the function of the left side of the brain which controls the speech system, whereas cognitive research in recent years has increasingly focused on problems of phonological awareness (the awareness of the speech sounds within words) and there has been speculation that these problems may be associated with a specific area of the brain. One thing is conclusive however, it's that the cause of dyslexia does center around an abnormality in the brain that prevents a person from correctly recognizing the right speech pattern. Many people that aren't dyslexic can also have moments where they switch sounds out of their correct pattern which suggests to researches that perhaps it's something that can be corrected in everyone.
Whatever the cause may be, there is absolutely no doubt that dyslexia leads to many literacy problems within individuals and an insensitivity to sounds within a word, which in time will lead to problems with reading and reading comprehension. We also know
that the causes of dyslexia can greatly vary from person to person which can make treatment a bit more difficult. Estimates of the inclusion of dyslexia vary immensely – from 4-10% of the population. It is believed to be four times more prevalent in males than females. Statistics in this area have been difficult to gather with great accuracy due to people not willing to admit to having a dyslexic problem.
What Are The Symptoms Of Adult Dyslexia?
Dyslexia can present itself in many, many ways and it's more than likely that all the following symptoms will not present themselves within one individual. However use this to see what ones may apply. A difference between academic achievement and real-life performance in practical problem-solving and verbal skills.
Taking an inordinate amount of time to reading a book and finishing it.
Missing endings of words in reading and spelling.
Poor presentation of written work, such as poor spelling and punctuation.
Not being able to think what to write.
Reluctance to write things down, such as messages.
Confusing telephone messages.
Difficulty with note-taking.
Difficulty in following what others are saying.
Difficulty with sequences or verbal patterns.
Reversing figures or letters or leaving words out.
Problems with time management.
Trouble with remembering tables.
Difficulty with mental math.
Again all of these symptoms will not present themselves typically within one individual. However after looking over these symptoms and if you saw that a number of them applied to you then please think about speaking with your doctor on getting a possible diagnosis.
Chapter 2 – What Strengths Do Dyslexic People Have?
Despite difficulties many dyslexic people have risen to prominence in their specialized fields. Albert Einstein and Leonardo da Vinci were probably dyslexic based on reports and the information we have available to us today and Jackie Stewart and Susan Hampshire are just two highly successful present day figures who suffer from dyslexia. Dyslexic people are often gifted in visually-based skills such as art, sculpture, design, architecture and engineering. Typically we see people that have diminished verbal or language skills or ability have a higher plain of logic and reasoning. They are often creative, original, lateral thinkers that can succeed at very high levels. Often they may offer their own, unusual way to solving a problem. Because having dyslexia may motivate them to succeed they often have a high degree of determination that can help them out in many other aspects of their life or career. With all of the negative attention that surrounds dyslexia there are numerous people that have overcome the challenge and risen to prominent positions in their respective fields. There is no reason in the world why you should be any different. All it takes is a desire and will to want to succeed and the effort and patience needed in order to get it done. Other dyslexic people of note include:
 Tom Cruise
 Isaac Newton
 Richard Branson (founder of Virgin Enterprises)
 Thomas Edison
 Pablo Picasso
 Cher
 Ann Bancroft
 Hans Christian Anderson (author)
 Henry Ford
 River Phoenix (actor)
 Charles Schwab
 Nelson Rockefeller
 Sir Winston Churchill
 George Burns
 Enrico Caruso (opera singer)
 Henry Winkler
 Oliver Reed (actor)
 Harry Belafonte
The list of those with such success that are or were also dyslexic goes on and on and on. This just goes to show you what a little determination...