Positive Aspects of Dyslexia

Though it may seem to children and their parents that dyslexia is a very negative attribute, nonetheless there are very few children for whom the situation is entirely gloomy. Because of its relation to literacy, and because literacy is so important for school education, the school years may be difficult. However with the right support and the understanding of their teachers, life with dyslexia does not need to be an entirely negative experience at school.

Many with dyslexia have superior skills in art, architecture, and seeing things from a different perspective. Even if these skills are not apparent at an early stage, it is essential to find the areas of greatest strength to motivate and maintain self-esteem. If the literacy element of education can be mastered or overcome, either by appropriate support or by circumvention strategies, then the stronger skills can get a chance to dominate. It is worth remembering that with modern technology, struggles over reading and writing need not become an insurmountable problem. What will be important to the generation growing up today will be their abilities to adapt to new circumstances, understand new concepts, develop a range of skills and be creative in their ideas.

Encourage the learner to access the website below which has been designed by dyslexic children and young people for children and young people www.unwrapped.dyslexiascotland.org.uk [Tip: hold Ctrl and click a link to open it in a new tab. (Hide tip)]