The Big Picture
DISORIENTATION
Is at the
Heart of the Problem
The Big Picture
Dyslexia means "trouble with words." Recently, however, it has been further categorized into many different labels including ADD, ADHD, visual-spatial learners, processing disorders, etc. As more is learned about the commonality in thinking styles among all of these,there is a consistent theme with respect to many learning disabilities: Disorientation.
Disorientation is actually a natural talent - a gift. When disoriented, dyslexics can problem-solve, create, invent, engineer, and escape by using their extraordinary and vibrant multi-sensory thoughts, similar to movies. This same gift, however, is also what makes dealing with 2-dimensional words and symbols a tedious task.
The result of disorientation while reading is distorted perception of the words - causing frustration, mistakes, loss of comprehension, and fatigue.
How well can you read the passage below?
The most common sign of dyslexics is that they are consistently inconsistent!
Disorientation affects many areas of learning such as reading, spelling, comprehension, writing, and math.
Because many written words and symbols are abstract, and cannot be deciphered by their natural picture-thinking style, dyslexics become confused. When confused, their automatic response is to disorient and examine the source of the confusion multi-dimensionally. This works beautifully with real-world objects, but it doesn't work for the written word. The result of disorientation while reading is distorted perception of the words - causing frustration, mistakes, loss of comprehension, and fatigue.
When equipped with the right tools, people with dyslexia can intentionally control and correct their perceptions and avoid the disabling aspects, allowing their gifts and talents to shine.
When dyslexic people make mistakes in reading, math or spelling, it is because they are experiencing disorientation, which results in
distorted perceptions - see examples below.
:Swirling and whirling text is a common issue
Some text can appear washed out or faded:
Double lines of the same text causes difficulty:
Text changes size within a word or on the page:
Gaps between letters and words are too narrow or too wide:
What is wrong with this example?
The example above is not distorted... but after looking at the other examples,
you probably had to really look at the letters and words to ascertain that it is written without distortion
Because Dyslexics cannot control their visual perceptions, distortions are frequent and constantly changing
making them doubt
what they see, read and write - even if they do see it correctly.
... causing Dyslexics to be in a constant state of uncertainty
when faced with learning, reading and writing.
The most common sign of dyslexics is that they are consistently inconsistent!
Dyslexia can also cause difficulties with math and memorizing the multiplication tables.
Often, dyslexics can struggle in one field and excel in another subject.
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