Dyslexia - Biotech, Pharma and Life Science Channel
Dyslexia is a specific learning difficulty which mainly affects the development of literacy and language related skills (BDA).
It has been suggested that up to 10% of the population (or even more) show some signs of dyslexia, particularly when it is present in other members of the family.
Dyslexia is likely to be lifelong, from birth and is characterized by difficulties with phonological processing, rapid naming, working memory, processing speed, and the automatic development of skills that may not match up to an individual’s other cognitive abilities. The specific learning difficulties include Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia, ADD/ADHD and Dysphasia.
Although resistant to conventional teaching methods, dyslexics often benefit from appropriate specific interventions, including the application of information technology and supportive counseling. There is much research into these strategies.
Source; Adapted from British Dyslexia Association
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Medical and Biotech [MESH] Definitions
Dyslexia
A cognitive disorder characterized by an impaired ability to comprehend written and printed words or phrases despite intact vision. This condition may be developmental or acquired. Developmental dyslexia is marked by reading achievement that falls substantially below that expected given the individual's chronological age, measured intelligence, and age-appropriate education. The disturbance in reading significantly interferes with academic achievement or with activities of daily living that require reading skills. (From DSM-IV)
Dyslexia, Acquired
A receptive visual aphasia characterized by the loss of a previously possessed ability to comprehend the meaning or significance of handwritten words, despite intact vision. This condition may be associated with posterior cerebral artery infarction (INFARCTION, POSTERIOR CEREBRAL ARTERY) and other BRAIN DISEASES.
Learning Disorders
Conditions characterized by a significant discrepancy between an individual's perceived level of intellect and their ability to acquire new language and other cognitive skills. These disorders may result from organic or psychological conditions. Relatively common subtypes include DYSLEXIA, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia.
