DYSLEXIA IS A GIFT

It is the result of a natural talent, the ability to see or perceive multi-dimensionally all at once, from any one place at a time. In the truest sense of the word, dyslexia is a perceptual talent. It is truly a wonderful gift when really understood.
Why is dyslexia a gift?


Dyslexic people are visual, multi-dimensional thinkers. They are intuitive and highly creative and excel at hands-on learning. Because they think in pictures, it is sometimes hard for them to understand letters, numbers, symbols and written words.
Dyslexics can utilize the brain's ability to alter and create perceptions. They are highly aware of the environment. They have the gift of curiosity about how things work. They have a strong visualization. They are often highly inventive, quick-thinking, creative, imaginative, innovative, intuitive and insightful. They think and perceive multi-dimensionally, using all senses. They can experience thought as reality. They have vivid imagination.

Why is dyslexia a learning difficulty?

The word dyslexia comes from Greek and means difficulty with words and written language... this can mean
  • "Hearing" the separate sounds in language.
  • Decoding words.
  • Organising written language.
  • Pronouncing long words.
  • Not understanding jokes or puns.
  • Processing oral communication...etc instructions
  • Slowness to develop literacy skills.
  • coordination difficulties gross or fine motor.

Nothing of great worth happens without a struggle. It is a wonderful attribute in a human being's life to turn a weakness into a strength and then know one's self worth.
©2008 Australian Dyslesia Tutoring Service