Dyslexia

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The paper discusses the condition known as dyslexia and explains the problem. The paper shows that recent research has highlighted that dyslexia is caused by specific gene configuration and abnormalities in the human brain, yet no one presently can agree to exactly why this disorder occurs. The paper discusses the resulting problems such as learning difficulties, reading and sociability and comments on the remedial assistance that is offered to sufferers.

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"Not surprisingly, a good number of people with dyslexia experience various problems related to the psychological nature of the disorder. First of all, some individuals exhibit aggressive behavior in the form of exerting power over others or engaging in violent activities,
either at home or in a school environment. This aggression may be linked to feelings of inadequacy or low esteem, due to being excluded from certain groups because of dyslexia. Also, some individuals may experience symptoms of withdrawal, due to "finding it difficult to respond to their disability in a positive manner; also, children with dyslexia may intentionally avoid any and all contact with persons outside of their immediate families, such as teachers, school principals and other educational staff members" (Doyle, 145-46). On occasion, children (and even adults) may experience periods of deep depression, due to their inability to fully comprehend that most of their peers do not have dyslexia. Generally speaking, the symptoms of dyslexia may include feelings of sadness, loneliness and isolation, sleep disturbances and complaints of being bored."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Csepe, Valeria. Dyslexia: Different Brain, Different Behavior. New York: Kluwer Academic Press, 2001.
• Doyle, Jeffrey. Dyslexia: An Introductory Guide. UK: Whurr Publishers, 1996.
• "Dyslexia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment." Reading Success Lab. Internet. 2006. Retrieved from http://www.readingsuccesslab.com/Dyslexia.html.
• "National Dyslexia Statistics." Nemours. Internet. 2006. Retrieved from http://www.nemours.org/internet?url=no/brightstart/statistics.html.
• Osmond, John. The Reality of Dyslexia. Cambridge, MA: Brookline Books, 1993.

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