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Q&A: What’s the correct term for “numerical dyslexia”? How do I find out if I have it?

Dennis — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 21:56:46 +0000

Question by hannah w: What's the correct term for "numerical dyslexia"? How do I find out if I have it?

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Answer by Paul Anthony F
I believe it is called Dyspraxia
You can be tested by the Dyslexia society who have mebers all over Britain to carrry out these tests

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Dennis — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 21:57:54 +0000

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It's good to see dyslexia being addressed properly in the 21st century. The Christchurch dyslexia centre is a prime example.

Dyslexia Discovery Centre Garden

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The start of the 'word fence' at the Dyslexia Discovery Centre Garden in Christchurch, NZ by Morgan Pollard Associates.

It is nice to see the art functions as both object and complement to defining the space of the garden. The fence starts from a book from a girl reading - she's a gateway marker into the space. The words lead you to the door, and then curl back around the other site of the front door. It would be great to see this element interact with the building!

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Dyslexia Discovery Centre Garden Center

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Looking at the space of the Dyslexia Discovery Center Garden by Morgan Pollard Associates. This design usurped the front lawn area of an old house. The design is intimate in size, but the sculpture in the center shifts the scale beyond that of a residence. The other details such as the shoes and 'word fence' keep the intimate scale of the residential district.

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What Are The Types Of Dyslexia?-The Categories And Causes Of Dyslexia

Dennis — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 18:50:20 +0000

by Brett Tully

What Are The Types Of Dyslexia?-The Categories And Causes Of Dyslexia

Categorizing types of dyslexia into clearly defined sets and subsets is difficult. Dyslexia is a condition that is very much individualized in its severity and symptoms. To further complicate a clean-cut diagnosis, dyslexia can be accompanied by other conditions such as ADHD. Listed below are categories of dyslexia. The reader should remember that having one of these types of dyslexia does not mean other types of issues might not be present as well.

Primary dyslexia is a type of dyslexia that is used to describe a dysfunction of the left side of the brain. People who have this type of dyslexia will struggle with reading, spelling, and writing, in various degrees, through adulthood. Primary dyslexia has been determined to be hereditary. This condition appears to be more prevalent in boys.

Secondary dyslexia, or "developmental dyslexia," is thought to be caused by hormonal development of the fetus during pregnancy. This type of dyslexia is thought to be highly treatable and has a good possibility of lessening and even going away as the child grows. Again, it is more common in boys.

One of the more rare types of dyslexia is trauma dyslexia. This usually occurs after some form of brain injury. This was in fact the original symptom that led to dyslexic research being started back in the 1860s. It is still seen today, but mostly in adults who have suffered severe brain trauma and is rarely present in children.

It is important to realize that these are considered "causes" for the different types of dyslexia. Listed below are the symptoms, or types, brought on by the above causes.

Visual dyslexia is the result of immature development of the vision process. This could be, in part, that the eyes are not completely developed or have a defect. The eyes will send incomplete information to the visual center of the brain. This visual misinformation is then wrongly translated by the brain. This can lead to problems with reading and writing.

Phonological dyslexia—or auditory dyslexia—is the hearing version of visual dyslexia in many ways. However a more serious condition called Processing Disorder may exist. This type of dyslexia makes it hard for the person to understand sounds, particularly words. Sentences may be jumbled and hard to understand.

Dyspraxia relates to difficulty with motor integration. The child will have coordination problems and will often be considered as being "just clumsy." Sufferers might also have problems with coordinated thought, language, and perception. Sometimes a child might outgrow this.

Dysgraphia is one of the types of dyslexia that has a very significant effect on education. This type of dyslexia refers an immaturity in fine motor skills that makes holding a pencil and writing difficult. Often the student's handwriting will be illegible. Over time, with help and training, improvement can be made.

Probably the least known types of dyslexia is dyscalculia—or number dyslexia. People with dyscalculia will have problems performing simple math functions and grasping abstract math concepts. Often, people with dyscalculia will have difficulties with time, measurement, and spatial reasoning. Because it is the least known of all the different types of dyslexia, it often goes unnoticed.

Hopefully this will give you a better understanding of how most types of dyslexia are categorized. Different types of dyslexia will have different effects on the sufferer. While there are innumerable variations of dyslexia in varying degrees, it is a good idea to have a working knowledge of the basics.

Dee Henry has assembled an astounding book with numerous dyslexia facts that you should know. For more information on types of dyslexia, visit her website at http://www.dyslexiahealth.com/ and get her free email course on dyslexia.

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