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		<title>Adult Dyslexia And Related Conditions: Irlen Syndrome</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 17:59:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One condition that a dyslexic person may have is the Irlen Syndrome. This condition is very much related to dyslexia since, they both have a number of similar symptoms. Additionally, a lot of dyslexics have this syndrome, along with having dyslexia itself. From research and testing, it was found that a diversity of problems could [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[ 
<span class = "" style = "height: 80px;  "><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http://www.bustardblog.com/adult-dyslexia/adult-dyslexia-and-related-conditions-irlen-syndrome.htm&layout=standard&send=false&show_faces=true&width=&action=like&colorscheme=light&font=" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowTransparency="true" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:px; height:80px"></iframe></span><p>One condition that a dyslexic person may have is the Irlen Syndrome. This condition is very much related to dyslexia since, they both have a number of similar symptoms. Additionally, a lot of dyslexics have this syndrome, along with having dyslexia itself. </p>
<p>From research and testing, it was found that a diversity of problems could result from seeing a distorted page of numbers, words, and musical notes. It can actually affect reading, spelling, and writing. Also, there are times that math, copying skills, music reading, driving, sports performance, ability to work on a computer, and being comfortable under fluorescent lights are also affected.  </p>
<p>Defining Irlen</p>
<p>People with this syndrome perceive the printed page in a different way than those people that has normal vision. If you have this, you are obliged to constantly adapt to the distortions you are seeing on the printed page. </p>
<p>You can become a slow or inefficient reader because of this. Additionally, you may exhibit poor comprehension, since you don&#8217;t really understand what you are reading. You can also suffer from headaches, strain, or fatigue. </p>
<p>The condition can affect your attention-span, motivation, energy-level, depth-perception, handwriting, and most of all, your self-esteem. People who sufferers from this condition are sometimes labeled as underachievers that have behavioral, motivational or attitudinal problems. </p>
<p>This syndrome is considered to be a variable and complex condition that is often found co-existing with other learning-disabilities, such as dyslexia.  </p>
<p>The Beginnings</p>
<p>If you base what you do on inaccurate information, you might be unpleasantly surprised by the consequences. Make sure you get the whole Adult Dyslexia story from informed sources.</p>
<p>The syndrome was identified first by Helen Irlen, an Educational Psychologist. This happened in the 1980&#8242;s while working in California with adult-learners. She was able to observe that a number of her students can read with better ease every time they used a colored overlay to cover the printed page they are reading. </p>
<p>Treatment</p>
<p>If you are a dyslexic with this condition, you would have to undergo the patented treatment-method. Here you need to use specially formulated, colored overlays or colored lenses. You can wear these as glasses or even contact lenses. Once you use the lenses, a reduction or even elimination of perceptual-difficulties is experienced. </p>
<p>Their program is specifically designed to fulfill the needs of people with learning difficulties, such as ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and other conditions that can interfere with sufficient functioning inside the workplace, classroom, and socially.</p>
<p>Symptoms</p>
<p>Some symptoms of this syndrome are poor reading comprehension, reading in dim light, misreads words, skipping of words or lines, slow or hesitant manner of reading, and avoidance of reading itself.</p>
<p>While reading, a person with this condition can have numerous complaints like strain, fatigue, tiredness, sleepiness, headaches, and nausea. A person may also seem restless and fidgety while doing the task.</p>
<p>In regards to writing, you can have some trouble copying words, unequal spacing between characters, uphill or downhill direction of writing, and inconsistent spelling of words.</p>
<p>When using the computer, you can also feel fatigue and strain. You may also experience some difficulty when reading music. Also, you often have sloppy or careless math mistakes. When you write numbers in columns, they are also misaligned. </p>
<p>One obvious symptom however is the syndrome&#8217;s effect on your depth perception. You are often clumsy and have difficulty with sports that involve catching balls. You may also have problems in judging distances.</p>
<p>Most of the time, when people with dyslexia undergo treatment, the intervention is not successful since there is an underlying presence of Irlen Syndrome. That is why getting an assessment for this condition is equally important when you have dyslexia.</p>
<p>About the Author<br />
By Anders Eriksson, feel free to visit his top ranked GVO affiliate site: <a href="http://www.team-gvo.com"><b>GVO</b></a></p>
 
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		<title>Assessment Choices For Adult Dyslexia</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 08:46:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are planning to get an assessment for your suspected dyslexia, there are some choices that you must consider. Basically, you can get a formal dyslexia screening or assessment from a couple of professionals that are allowed to do so. Assessment From An Educational Psychologist (EP) Your first choice and probably the best would [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[ 
<span class = "" style = "height: 80px;  "><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http://www.bustardblog.com/adult-dyslexia/assessment-choices-for-adult-dyslexia.htm&layout=standard&send=false&show_faces=true&width=&action=like&colorscheme=light&font=" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowTransparency="true" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:px; height:80px"></iframe></span><p>If you are planning to get an assessment for your suspected dyslexia, there are some choices that you must consider. Basically, you can get a formal dyslexia screening or assessment from a couple of professionals that are allowed to do so.</p>
<p>Assessment From An Educational Psychologist (EP)</p>
<p>Your first choice and probably the best would be to get an assessment from an educational psychologist. This kind of assessment is considered to be the most comprehensive. The thing is they cost more.</p>
<p>This kind of assessment, however, are the ones frequently required as standard of proof by Tribunals, Examination Boards, Local Education Authorities, Colleges and Universities; which is why getting one can be really worth it, even if it can cost you much.</p>
<p>Usually, you have to answer a questionnaire for important background information. This is then sent to the Educational Psychologist. Next, you have a vital talk with the EP. You would have to undergo some activities that would usually take 2-2 ? hours. Then, the EP would give a brief discussion about your results. </p>
<p>Lastly, you will get a confidential full written report, coupled with recommendations. You can get the report more or less in 3 weeks time from your assessment date.</p>
<p>Specialist Teacher Assessment</p>
<p>This kind of assessment is also comprehensive but is not that widely accepted as proof of the condition than the psychologist assessment. The same procedure is usually conducted, as with getting an assessment from an EP. </p>
<p>Think about what you&#8217;ve read so far. Does it reinforce what you already know about Adult Dyslexia? Or was there something completely new? What about the remaining paragraphs? </p>
<p>They also conduct brief assessments, where you have to do some activities for about an hour or so. After you have completed the activities, the specialist teacher will briefly discuss the results with you. He or she would also make some recommendations.</p>
<p>Occupational Therapists (OT)</p>
<p>You can also get an initial assessment of dyslexia from an independent occupational therapist. The yielded results are usually written into an intervention program that is specially tailored for you. You can then arrange follow up treatments, if you have to do so. </p>
<p>Undergoing occupational therapy would address particular difficulties related to balance and co-ordination. Such difficulties can vary from large or gross movements like riding bicycles to small or fine movements such as penmanship. However, occupational therapy is sometimes considered to be more helpful in addressing dyspraxia, which is a related condition to dyslexia. </p>
<p>Speech and Language Therapy (SLT)</p>
<p>Lastly, you can choose to get an assessment from a Speech and Language Therapist. The therapist can also give you an initial assessment of your condition. Just as with getting an Occupational Therapy assessment, your yielded results will be written into an intervention program that is tailored for you. Then you can arrange for therapy and treatment sessions to start your intervention. </p>
<p>Speech and language therapy is considered to be one of the major intervention programs that people with dyslexia can have. The therapy mainly focuses on language problems, which is the main concern of the condition. </p>
<p>Here, the assessment results already identify what your weaknesses are. The therapist then, automatically devices an intervention program for you to cope up with these specific problems.</p>
<p>Usually, after you get an assessment from an EP or Specialist Teacher, they would recommend you to see a speech and language pathologist to undergo intervention. If they observe that you also have problems with movement, then they would also require you to see an Occupational Therapist.</p>
<p>Is there really any information about Adult Dyslexia that is nonessential? We all see things from different angles, so something relatively insignificant to one may be crucial to another.</p>
<p>About the Author<br />
By Anders Eriksson, feel free to visit his new GVO affiliate site: <a href="http://www.gvo.co"><b>GVO</b></a></p>
 
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		<title>Types Of Test For Adult Dyslexics</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:06:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[An adult that is suspected to have dyslexia can take tests to know whether he or she is positive for the condition. If you think that you have dyslexia, then it is recommended that you take a test. There are basically two types of tests that you can get, namely screening and comprehensive. Screening Tests [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[ 
<span class = "" style = "height: 80px;  "><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http://www.bustardblog.com/adult-dyslexia/types-of-test-for-adult-dyslexics.htm&layout=standard&send=false&show_faces=true&width=&action=like&colorscheme=light&font=" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowTransparency="true" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:px; height:80px"></iframe></span><p>An adult that is suspected to have dyslexia can take tests to know whether he or she is positive for the condition. If you think that you have dyslexia, then it is recommended that you take a test. There are basically two types of tests that you can get, namely screening and comprehensive.</p>
<p>Screening Tests</p>
<p>Screening tests are specially designed to narrow down the number of candidates for the condition. These are typically used in schools, in which a number of students take it and those who yield a positive result are identified to take a more thorough testing procedure.</p>
<p>These are not really specific tests for dyslexia. However, they are simply designed to help out researchers to identify and focus on students or individuals who appear to have difficulties in regards to their studies, and who may have a possible case of dyslexia.</p>
<p>Such kind of test can be taken both by adults and children. Some companies can give out a test like this to identify who among their employees are somewhat challenged, specifically in reading, writing and math.</p>
<p>Usually, a screening test is consisted of a small number of short questions, like: ?Do you have difficulty with spelling??, ?Were you unenthusiastic to go to school??, ?Do you find following directions difficult or confusing??, ?Do you have troubles with math??, and the likes.</p>
<p>A person that yields a positive through this test may be having problems due to a number of causes. Some of the possible reasons are: Attention Deficit (ADHD), emotional problems, dyspraxia, autism, delayed learning, and possibly dyslexia. Screening tests are not really considered as a valid test for dyslexia, but these can be very useful for researchers.</p>
<p>See how much you can learn about Adult Dyslexia when you take a little time to read a well-researched article?  Don&#8217;t miss out on the rest of this great information.</p>
<p>Comprehensive Tests</p>
<p>The second type of test is comprehensive tests. This kind of test for dyslexia takes a look at the person as a whole. It also examines and tries to find out the root cause of any kind of learning difficulty that you may be experiencing.</p>
<p>Taking a comprehensive test simply means that you would have to undergo thorough testing. ?Thorough&#8217; in the sense that you would have to go to the extent of having your brain tested. Here your brain is examined to know which of its parts are functioning, which ones are not, and which are interfering with your acquisition of normal learning. </p>
<p>Not only do you have to get your brain checked, but also have to take a number of aptitude tests. Initially, your reading, comprehension, and spelling skills are to be tested. They also get your Intelligence Quotient (IQ) by giving you intelligence tests. Additionally, you would also have to take visual tests, visual scanning tests, laterality tests, sequencing tests, reversal test and the likes.</p>
<p>These are just some of the general tests that are given when you get a comprehensive kind of testing. However, the number of tests given can still vary, depending on the institute or professional that is giving you a comprehensive assessment. So this means, some may give you more or less, than those tests mentioned above.</p>
<p>Usually, a psychologist is the one that administers a comprehensive test. After all the data are analyzed, all of the test results are compiled into one complete report. In the report, you can see the conclusions about your condition along with the evidences for them. </p>
<p>About the Author<br />
By Anders Eriksson, feel free to visit his new GVO affiliate site: <a href="http://www.gvo.co"><b>GVO</b></a></p>
 
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		<title>Helping Adults With Dyslexia In The Workplace</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:03:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Even though adult dyslexics are tremendously talented, they still have some problems that may need special attention, especially coming from their employers and colleagues. Most likely, adults with this condition are defensive and secretive. They also write down inverted financial figures and phone numbers. A simple memo can take an hour of their time just [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[ 
<span class = "" style = "height: 80px;  "><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http://www.bustardblog.com/adult-dyslexia/helping-adults-with-dyslexia-in-the-workplace.htm&layout=standard&send=false&show_faces=true&width=&action=like&colorscheme=light&font=" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowTransparency="true" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:px; height:80px"></iframe></span><p>Even though adult dyslexics are tremendously talented, they still have some problems that may need special attention, especially coming from their employers and colleagues. </p>
<p>Most likely, adults with this condition are defensive and secretive. They also write down inverted financial figures and phone numbers. A simple memo can take an hour of their time just to decipher. </p>
<p>Masquerade</p>
<p>However, even with the acceptance of the condition, most would still likely try to hide their illiteracy from their colleagues. They have their own subtle ways on manipulating other people to write and read for them, which is a skill that most dyslexics have developed during their school years. </p>
<p>In most cases, severe headaches are the result of putting much effort into trying to read with accuracy. There is a loss of productivity that is obvious to anyone, although it can be hard to estimate up to what extent.</p>
<p>Playing such kind of masquerade won&#8217;t do any good in the part of both employee and employer. That is why openness about the condition is needed so that the employer and employee with the condition can help out each other in able to achieve productivity and success.</p>
<p>Compromise</p>
<p>A little give and take between the employer and employee is important. Both sides should cooperate with each other on how they can improve the working experience and product of the employee. </p>
<p>Truthfully, the only difference between you and Adult Dyslexia experts is time. If you&#8217;ll invest a little more time in reading, you&#8217;ll be that much nearer to expert status when it comes to Adult Dyslexia.</p>
<p>One example would be devising a way to make it easier for the dyslexic adult to read while in the workplace. Employers should take charge and initiate that they&#8217;d be giving support to their employee to make reading easier. Adapting the workplace is easy, as long as there is cooperation between the workers and employers. </p>
<p>Some Reading Techniques In The Workplace</p>
<p>One way to help out reading disabled people so that they can efficiently work is to give them instructions orally.  Dictating through an audio recorder or voice mail would also be helpful. Doing this can help save time and increase productivity since there is no more need for an hour long memo deciphering sessions.</p>
<p>Assigning someone to read things to them is okay. However, this can sometimes make the employee with the condition feel somewhat awkward. It would be better to provide a computer that has a voice synthesizer. The computer can easily be the one to read the memos for you employee. </p>
<p>Computers are of great help, since most dyslexics are good in using one. In fact, some people with this condition sometimes find it easier to read from screens than reading from paper. Additionally, they are able to compose presentable reports and letters by using the spell-checker feature of the computer.<br />
On Writing</p>
<p>With regards to writing, avoid giving written tests that are similar to those given in school. Another is that if possible; avoid asking your dyslexic employee to fill in very complicated forms. </p>
<p>If your employee haven&#8217;t had remedial training, then he or she has a somewhat disadvantage. But there&#8217;s no need to be discouraged, since they have accurate and detailed memories. </p>
<p>What you can do is to question them orally. You can also assign someone to write down their answers while they dictate it. If you really have to give a written test, then you are obliged to give extra time for your employee to answer it.</p>
<p>Additionally, the test should be conducted in an environment that is distraction free.</p>
<p>About the Author<br />
By Anders Eriksson, feel free to visit his new GVO affiliate site: <a href="http://www.gvo.co"><b>GVO</b></a></p>
 
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		<title>Special Educational And Training For Adult Dyslexics</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Aug 2010 00:09:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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<p>Adult dyslexics can face a lot of educational and training issues due to their condition. However, such learning problems are addressed through special education and training.</p>
<p>Special Schooling For Dyslexics</p>
<p>One common issue is whether there is special schooling that is available for dyslexics. Yes, there is special schooling, and often the remedial provision that you can receive would highly depend on the severity of the difficulties you are experiencing. </p>
<p>Some adult dyslexics may already have their own well acquired strategies to be able to read and cope up with their problems. However, these strategies are often temporary, which is why learning techniques from professionals is still very much recommended and needed. </p>
<p>Getting special instruction can improve your reading speed and confidence. Additionally, you can learn to make greater use of illustrations and diagrams. Problems like spelling and writing difficulties may entail a persistent period of special education. However, most of the cases are not impossible. </p>
<p>In fact, a lot of adults easily learn the special techniques that they are taught, and because of this, they quickly gain self-confidence, and overcome personality and social issues. With the help that they are receiving, they can also feel that they do matter and there are people who understand what they are going through.</p>
<p>Getting a special education for your condition is not a sign of weakness, as a lot of people may think so. Dyslexia is a special condition that needs special and appropriate attention. Thus, getting into special schooling is just the right thing to do, and is not something you should be ashamed of.</p>
<p>Essential Components Of Training Programs</p>
<p>The training programs for adult dyslexics have a couple of general essential components. These components should be present in any kind of learning program for dyslexic people. So if you are considering on getting into a program, try to observe if the program has these components or not.</p>
<p>If you base what you do on inaccurate information, you might be unpleasantly surprised by the consequences. Make sure you get the whole Adult Dyslexia story from informed sources.</p>
<p>Targeting Short-term Memory</p>
<p>First is to accommodate the dyslexic&#8217;s weaknesses, particularly with regards to short-term memory. Additionally, the materials used in such programs should be specialized in a way that it is more manageable to be used by a person with dyslexia.</p>
<p>Short-term memory is one if the waterloos, which dyslexics have. That is why in any kind of learning program for dyslexics, this is one aspect that should be targeted. Whether the problem be with words or with numbers.</p>
<p>Optimal Results From Education</p>
<p>Programs are also used to compensate for your perceptual weakness. In able to do this, most educators use a method of teaching that has a multi sensory approach. This kind of learning is very effective and efficient since it can stimulate your learning by using all your senses.</p>
<p>Through the use of your visual, auditory and sometimes even your tactile and olfactory senses, your learning experience is heightened. This is because studies show that it easier for people to remember what is being taught to them if all their senses are active.</p>
<p>The Use Of Other Specialized Methods</p>
<p>A program should also make use of other specialized methods to enhance your learning experience. Other than the multi-sensory approach, other means of making your learning easier should be present.</p>
<p>Some of the other ways to easily grasp what is being taught to you is through the use of mnemonics, mind maps, visual images, speed reading and the likes.</p>
<p>There&#8217;s no doubt that the topic of Adult Dyslexia can be fascinating. If you still have unanswered questions about Adult Dyslexia, you may find what you&#8217;re looking for in the next article.  </p>
<p>About the Author<br />
By Anders Eriksson, feel free to visit his new GVO affiliate site: <a href="http://www.gvo.co"><b>GVO</b></a></p>
 
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		<title>Adult Dyslexia Late Diagnosis: Is There Still Hope?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 23:02:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This interesting article addresses some of the key issues regarding Adult Dyslexia. A careful reading of this material could make a big difference in how you think about Adult Dyslexia. Dyslexia is a learning difficulty that affects people of all ages. Just as with other disabilities, early detection of the condition and early intervention are [...]]]></description>
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<span class = "" style = "height: 80px;  "><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http://www.bustardblog.com/adult-dyslexia/adult-dyslexia-late-diagnosis-is-there-still-hope.htm&layout=standard&send=false&show_faces=true&width=&action=like&colorscheme=light&font=" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowTransparency="true" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:px; height:80px"></iframe></span><p>This interesting article addresses some of the key issues regarding Adult Dyslexia. A careful reading of this material could make a big difference in how you think about Adult Dyslexia.</p>
<p>Dyslexia is a learning difficulty that affects people of all ages. Just as with other disabilities, early detection of the condition and early intervention are beneficial to the person with the disability. However, this is not always the case with dyslexia.</p>
<p>An Overlooked Beginning </p>
<p>Most of the time, the beginnings of dyslexia is overlooked, which is the reason why a lot of cases are only diagnosed during adulthood. To think of it, in present culture when a child has not yet learned to fluently read by the age of ten or eleven years, he or she would be often thought of to be lacking in motivation or intelligence. </p>
<p>Most people would think that they are stupid or lazy. However, in most cases, they are neither of the two. Most likely, they have dyslexia, which is a learning disability that causes their difficulty in understanding written language, even though they have normal or even higher-than-normal IQ. </p>
<p>Faulty Wiring And Early Detection</p>
<p>The most recent studies show that the difficulties in reading that dyslexic people experience are due to &#8220;faulty wiring&#8221; in specific brain areas that have a relation to learning and language. Research also shows that identifiable genetic variations or defects are the partial cause of this faulty wiring. </p>
<p>Early screening and detection for such variations makes it possible for you to have appropriate and timely remedial training. Most experts suggest that children should be allowed to deal with their condition to overcome it and at least learn how to read at an acceptable level. However, since dyslexia is sometimes only diagnosed during adulthood, the benefits of early detection are not maximized.</p>
<p>See how much you can learn about Adult Dyslexia when you take a little time to read a well-researched article?  Don&#8217;t miss out on the rest of this great information.</p>
<p>Late Detection</p>
<p>Although there are people who only become dyslexic during their adulthood, due to stroke and traumatic brain injury, in most cases the condition is a developmental disorder. According to experts, still, the majority of cases reported of people with dyslexia are adults who have had it ever since childhood but only knew they had it when they were already adults. </p>
<p>This late detection of the condition is something most adult dyslexics are troubled with since early intervention is not a choice anymore. However, if you are one of those who had late detection, there is no reason to be troubled. Intervention no matter how early or late is still intervention, even though they may have varying effects.</p>
<p>The Issue On Brain Plasticity</p>
<p>Late detection becomes an issue due to the premise of brain plasticity. Research shows that younger people or even animals have a more elastic brain than older counterparts. The relevance of brain plasticity is that it is one important factor in relation to  intervention.</p>
<p>Since the brain is more elastic when you are younger; rewiring of the brain is then possible, since it hasn&#8217;t reached its mature state and continues to develop. Thus, if ever a learning disability like dyslexia is present, then your brain can still be developed to function at a more acceptable level, where the condition has minimal effect.</p>
<p>A lot of adults recently diagnosed with the condition fear that intervention would do them no good, simply because their brain is not as elastic anymore as children&#8217;s. However, recent studies show that the brain&#8217;s property of elasticity is still present even with adults.</p>
<p>This recent finding on plasticity in the adult brain is a breakthrough for adult dyslexics. So if you are an adult that had late diagnosis, then be happy! There is still hope for your condition to improve, even if only to an acceptable level. </p>
<p>Is there really any information about Adult Dyslexia that is nonessential? We all see things from different angles, so something relatively insignificant to one may be crucial to another.</p>
<p>About the Author<br />
By Anders Eriksson, feel free to visit his new GVO affiliate site: <a href="http://www.gvo.co"><b>GVO</b></a></p>
 
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		<title>Issues On Adult Dyslexia Strategies: Holistic Reading</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 05:51:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered what exactly is up with Adult Dyslexia? This informative report can give you an insight into everything you&#8217;ve ever wanted to know about Adult Dyslexia. There are several programs and methods used in treating dyslexia. One of these is holistic reading. However, this method has undergone through a lot of research [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[ 
<span class = "" style = "height: 80px;  "><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http://www.bustardblog.com/adult-dyslexia/issues-on-adult-dyslexia-strategies-holistic-reading.htm&layout=standard&send=false&show_faces=true&width=&action=like&colorscheme=light&font=" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowTransparency="true" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:px; height:80px"></iframe></span><p>Have you ever wondered what exactly is up with Adult Dyslexia? This informative report can give you an insight into everything you&#8217;ve ever wanted to know about Adult Dyslexia.</p>
<p>There are several programs and methods used in treating dyslexia. One of these is holistic reading. However, this method has undergone through a lot of research and testing, which led to the discovery of some issues against it.</p>
<p>Holistic Reading</p>
<p>A lot of experts believe that one main issue in field of dyslexia, is holistic reading. Because of holistic reading, a lot of people have come to be sight readers that have holistic reflex instead of phonetic readers that have a phonetic reflex. </p>
<p>A holistic reader is someone who perceives each word as if it&#8217;s a little picture. It is somewhat similar to the configuration of Chinese ideograph, where the reader would try to think what the word the symbol or character represents. </p>
<p>On the other hand, a phonetic reader is someone who associates letters to sounds. He or she would have to sound out each syllabic unit, which blends into one articulated word.</p>
<p>The Issue At Hand</p>
<p>The main concern here is that, failure to teach someone to read phonetically, but requiring him or her to memorize thousands of sight words isn&#8217;t really that helpful, since it can only produce educational dyslexia. </p>
<p>Sight words, by definition, are words that are learned without any reference to the sounds that the letters in the word stands for. Nowadays, a lot of publishers are selling books coupled with audio tapes so that, one can learn how to read using the sight method, even without the help of other people. </p>
<p>Now that we&#8217;ve covered those aspects of Adult Dyslexia, let&#8217;s turn to some of the other factors that need to be considered.</p>
<p>If this continues, the individual would only worsen his or her condition. A reading handicap is actually developed even more, without knowing it.</p>
<p>Experts have reached the conclusion that that when an inaccurate, subjective and ideographic teaching technique is imposed on a writing system that uses phonetic-alphabet and demands precise decoding, symbolic confusion is only created. Plus, frustration, cognitive conflict, and learning breakdown, also comes into play. </p>
<p>Knowing If You Are A Holistic Reader: The MWIA TEST</p>
<p>To know if you have become a holistic reader, you can try taking the MWIA test. This is a simple test that is used to measure the degree to which you have become a &#8220;subjective&#8221; reader. </p>
<p>This test was developed in North Carolina by Edward Miller, who is a former teacher and school administrator, back in the early 1990s. A lot of reading experts and school psychologists say that this method can help identify individuals that are schooled using the Holistic Reading method. </p>
<p>The MWIA test basically consists of two lists of words. The first list has words that are taken from the 220 most popular &#8220;sight words&#8221;; while the second list is taken from words in ?Why Johnny Can&#8217;t Read? by Rudolph Flesch, which are phonetically-regular words used in the first-grade level.</p>
<p>The main difference is that the words found in the first list, although may include about two dozen or more multi-syllable or irregular words, will be very familiar to Holistic readers. However, surprisingly, those words found in the second list may not. A holistic reader does not only slow down while reading the second list, but also commits some mistakes.  </p>
<p>On the other hand, a phonetic reader is able to read both of the lists equally good. In fact, the second list may be read faster than the first since the words are easier. </p>
<p>Sometimes it&#8217;s tough to sort out all the details related to this subject, but I&#8217;m positive you&#8217;ll have no trouble making sense of the information presented above.</p>
<p>About the Author<br />
By Anders Eriksson, feel free to visit his new GVO affiliate site: <a href="http://www.gvo.co"><b>GVO</b></a></p>
 
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		<title>Everyday Techniques In Dealing With Dyslexia</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 21:23:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The following article presents the very latest information on Adult Dyslexia. If you have a particular interest in Adult Dyslexia, then this informative article is required reading. As an adult with dyslexia, you are not excused in dealing with day to day tasks that you need to complete for your survival. Thus, practicing some ways [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[ 
<span class = "" style = "height: 80px;  "><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http://www.bustardblog.com/adult-dyslexia/everyday-techniques-in-dealing-with-dyslexia.htm&layout=standard&send=false&show_faces=true&width=&action=like&colorscheme=light&font=" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowTransparency="true" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:px; height:80px"></iframe></span><p>The following article presents the very latest information on Adult Dyslexia. If you have a particular interest in Adult Dyslexia, then this informative article is required reading.</p>
<p>As an adult with dyslexia, you are not excused in dealing with day to day tasks that you need to complete for your survival. Thus, practicing some ways on how to deal with the common problems caused by the condition can be very beneficial, one way or another.</p>
<p>Reading Aloud</p>
<p>Reading aloud can be very helpful, in a way that you get to identify your mistakes and monitor your speech. Using a tape recorder for this technique is often the way to do it. </p>
<p>In this technique, you read out aloud while recording on your recorder. Then, you play back what you have just recorded and listen if you can detect some mistakes. </p>
<p>Your recorder acts as your ?spotter? for the reading mistakes that you commit.</p>
<p>Time Keeping</p>
<p>Keeping track of time, appointments and schedules can be one problem that a dyslexic can face. Making use of the 24 hour clock format is one way so that you wouldn&#8217;t be confused on whether the time is during the night or day. </p>
<p>Writing What You Can Remember</p>
<p>Sometimes, when you are reading something long, you can have a hard time comprehending what you have just read. One way to cope up with this is through writing down what you can remember from what you have just read. For example, for every page that you finish, you write down ideas on your notebook. </p>
<p>However, this condition may seem to be a long process, since you would have to write everything that is on your mind. Nonetheless, even though it generally takes some time, it is very helpful during the long run. </p>
<p>If you base what you do on inaccurate information, you might be unpleasantly surprised by the consequences. Make sure you get the whole Adult Dyslexia story from informed sources.</p>
<p>Light It Right</p>
<p>The lighting of your environment can be very crucial, especially when you have dyslexia. Many have found that reading under bright lighting tends to slow down their reading. This is why having the right kind of light is important. Some find comfort in reading under soft white light, or even completely dim lighting. </p>
<p>Get Your Thoughts Back</p>
<p>When you are taking in too much information, you have a harder time on understanding what you are trying to learn. Thus, if you feel that you are not being productive anymore due to too much information, then it is about time that you take a break.</p>
<p>You should get your thoughts back in line. You can do this by simply taking a long leisurely walk outside and getting some fresh air. You can also try going to a quiet place, where you can do some meditation. </p>
<p>Finger spelling</p>
<p>If you have bad spelling skills, using the finger spelling method can be helpful to you. It works by putting up a finger for each phoneme or sound that you hear within the word. This method enables you to &#8220;see&#8221; the sounds. It can also work out which sounds are missing. </p>
<p>Using A Keyboard</p>
<p>Some people with dyslexia find it easier if they are spelling words through the use of a keyboard. The keys can sometimes give a calming effect to some individuals, while writing by hand can just cause the opposite.</p>
<p>These are some of the random ways on how you can ease up the effects of dyslexia in your life. The said techniques are often subjective, and can be helpful or not, depending on your condition.</p>
<p>About the Author<br />
By Anders Eriksson, feel free to visit this new site for my swedish customers: <a href="http://www.vadsbodata.se"><b>Billigt Webbhotell</b></a> &#8211; from SEK 10:- per month!</p>
 
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		<title>Modern Technology And Adult Dyslexia</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jul 2010 19:16:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Modern technology has wonderfully developed through the years of intensive research and testing. The efforts of these researches have not come to waste since now the products are used to help people cope up with their disabilities and difficulties, whether acquired or natural. Nowadays, you use a number of accessible devices that could practically help [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[ 
<span class = "" style = "height: 80px;  "><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http://www.bustardblog.com/adult-dyslexia/modern-technology-and-adult-dyslexia.htm&layout=standard&send=false&show_faces=true&width=&action=like&colorscheme=light&font=" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowTransparency="true" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:px; height:80px"></iframe></span><p>Modern technology has wonderfully developed through the years of intensive research and testing. The efforts of these researches have not come to waste since now the products are used to help people cope up with their disabilities and difficulties, whether acquired or natural.</p>
<p>Nowadays, you use a number of accessible devices that could practically help you with your difficulties. However, which specific device to use would highly depend on your condition&#8217;s nature and severity.</p>
<p>Devices For Spelling And Grammar</p>
<p>If spelling and grammar are your major problem areas, modern technology has something to offer you. There are now devices that have spell-checkers to correct your spelling, and grammar checkers for your grammar correction. </p>
<p>Additionally, most of the modern computers now also have these kinds of features, which can be invaluable to you. Such features work by showing you your spelling and grammar mistakes and by providing you with the correct form while giving you the option to change what you have already written.</p>
<p>Electronic Dictionaries </p>
<p>Electronic dictionaries are similar to conventional ones, only that they are somewhat easier to use and faster. This kind of device gives you word definitions, synonyms antonyms, and pronunciation.</p>
<p>This can also be helpful if you are learning a new language, since some can provide you translations too. Using one is pretty easy since all you have to do is type in the word and you can instantly see the vital information about the word.</p>
<p>It seems like new information is discovered about something every day. And the topic of Adult Dyslexia is no exception. Keep reading to get more fresh news about Adult Dyslexia.</p>
<p>Audio Machines</p>
<p>You can also use dictating machines to aid you with understanding what you are reading. Tape recorders are also useful, especially if you are studying and you&#8217;re finding it hard to follow what your teacher is saying. In this way you can listen to what you have recorded, even after class hours.</p>
<p> Audio-typing programs are also available. All you have to do is dictate the data that you want to be encoded, and your computer would automatically do the encoding.</p>
<p>Text to speech programs are somewhat similar, only that they work the other way around. Here you can hear the encoded data on your computer by clicking on a button that would let the computer speak out the data.</p>
<p>Calculators</p>
<p>Even normal people benefit from this machine; for dyslexia that has numbers as the waterloo, a calculator is obviously of great help.         </p>
<p>Memory telephones </p>
<p>Since short-term memory is a big problem for dyslexics, remembering phone numbers can already be a tedious task for you. So to save you from this endeavor, you can make us of memory telephones that have the feature of storing phone numbers and automatically dialing them.</p>
<p>Electronic Organizers </p>
<p>Time management, scheduling and organizing are some of the other problem areas that dyslexics face. That is why you can try using electronic organizers to help you with your schedule. These can be useful by reminding you about your appointments, deadlines and meetings. You can also use it to list down some tasks that you have to complete for the day.</p>
<p>Voice-activated Computers  </p>
<p>Another great tool would be voice activated computers. Here there&#8217;s no need for typing of any sort of data. You can control the whole computer just by dictating your commands. You can also dictate any information that you want to be encoded in your computer&#8217;s word processing program. However, this kind of gadget can cost you a lot.</p>
<p>It never hurts to be well-informed with the latest on Adult Dyslexia. Compare what you&#8217;ve learned here to future articles so that you can stay alert to changes in the area of Adult Dyslexia. </p>
<p>About the Author<br />
By Anders Eriksson, feel free to visit this new site for my swedish customers: <a href="http://www.vadsbodata.se"><b>Billigt Webbhotell</b></a> &#8211; from SEK 10:- per month!</p>
 
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		<title>Programs For Adult Dyslexia: Audioblox 2000</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 03:38:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[So what is Adult Dyslexia really all about? The following report includes some fascinating information about Adult Dyslexia&#8211;info you can use, not just the old stuff they used to tell you. The Audioblox 2000 is a program that is based on the premise that the main problem is not the physical disability of the learner. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[ 
<span class = "" style = "height: 80px;  "><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http://www.bustardblog.com/adult-dyslexia/programs-for-adult-dyslexia-audioblox-2000.htm&layout=standard&send=false&show_faces=true&width=&action=like&colorscheme=light&font=" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowTransparency="true" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:px; height:80px"></iframe></span><p>So what is Adult Dyslexia really all about? The following report includes some fascinating information about Adult Dyslexia&#8211;info you can use, not just the old stuff they used to tell you.</p>
<p>The Audioblox 2000 is a program that is based on the premise that the main problem is not the physical disability of the learner. The main problem is said to be the method on how the message is delivered and the learner&#8217;s preparation for it. This is just another one of the many methods how you can cope with your dyslexia.</p>
<p>How It Works</p>
<p>This method concentrates by working on the learning process&#8217; basic tasks. It is believed that in able for a person to learn effectively, the educator should observe a sequence in teaching. </p>
<p>Similar to scaffolding, one simple skill should be taught first, before teaching a more complicated one. Certain things should be known by the learner first, before he or she can learn other information. This ?prerequisite? kind of system makes learning an organized system. </p>
<p>The main objective of this program is to put into practice and automate your needed skills that lie beneath reading, writing, spelling, math and the whole process of acquiring more knowledge on different subject matters.  </p>
<p>Basically, Audiblox is comprised of a system of different cognitive exercises. These exercises are generally aimed for the development of your foundational learning skills. When you are trained in this kind of program, your foundational skills are developed. Additionally, they are automated. </p>
<p>Concentration</p>
<p>One fundamental skill that you need in able to learn is the ability to concentrate. Concentration is one important key in learning, because without it, you can not really achieve anything. You cannot grasp ideas or concepts if you are easily distracted. Optimal learning requires full concentration, or else, nothing is learned.  </p>
<p>How can you put a limit on learning more? The next section may contain that one little bit of wisdom that changes everything.</p>
<p>Perception</p>
<p>Another needed skill is perception. This may be auditory, visual, and haptic. The way you perceive things would highly affect how you understand them and how you can use them appropriately with your everyday life.</p>
<p>Proprioception</p>
<p>Proprioception is yet another skill that you need. Discriminating, synthesizing, and analyzing by the use of foreground, background, size, form, color and position in space or time, is a skill that can be useful with your everyday life.</p>
<p>Memory</p>
<p>Memory should also be developed. Just think how can you remember what you are learning if you do not have any kind of memory. That is why all kinds of memory such as short term, long term, auditory and visual are considered to be invaluable. Most dyslexics have problems with short term memory. However, when they associate some words with other things such as colors, remembering becomes easier for them.</p>
<p>Decoding And Integration</p>
<p>Next is your ability to decode information. Additionally, you should be able to integrate this decoded information, so that you can synthesize your learning process. If you cannot decode information that is given to you, then acquisition of new information is hampered. </p>
<p>The ability to understand the concept of numbers is also important. Today&#8217;s world revolves around math. Understanding simple number concepts is your first stepping stone in using numbers for daily application such as the use of money.</p>
<p>Motor Skills</p>
<p>Lastly, you also need your fine and gross motor skills. Body coordination is needed to perform simple tasks such as walking and difficult tasks such as writing. Flipping a page of a book already requires you good fine motor skills. Just think how you can learn without being able to simply turn a book&#8217;s page! </p>
<p>Now might be a good time to write down the main points covered above. The act of putting it down on paper will help you remember what&#8217;s important about Adult Dyslexia.</p>
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