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		<title>Adult Dyslexia Treatment: Using Color</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2010 21:11:16 +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. A lot of adults that have dyslexia have learned to device ways on how to manage their condition. One of the methods commonly done is the use of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<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>A lot of adults that have dyslexia have learned to device ways on how to manage their condition. One of the methods commonly done is the use of colors.</p>
<p>A Fight With White</p>
<p>According to research, disorders like dyslexia are occasionally affected by color. It is believed that the &#8216;glare&#8217; of white paper is the culprit on why children and adults with this condition have a hard time reading the page.</p>
<p>People that have this kind of dyslexia are not able to focus on the information they are reading on plain white paper. Thus, they have a hard time memorizing or learning the information that is written on the paper. </p>
<p>White paper is considered to be very aversive, which is the same reason why learning has become aversive as well.</p>
<p>Putting Some Color Into Your World</p>
<p>Due to this aversion that the color white brings upon, the use of color has been practiced in able to make reading somewhat more pleasant, especially to a dyslexic reader. So here are some ways on how putting color into your life can change your reading and organizational skills dramatically!</p>
<p>Color Coding </p>
<p>This method has been proven effective by a lot of dyslexics. This can have a great effect on your organizational skills. For example, color coding your computer disks by class can be helpful. You can also try making specific colored labels to stick to your disks, or CD&#8217;s so that you know which one is for which use. </p>
<p>You can see that there&#8217;s practical value in learning more about Adult Dyslexia. Can you think of ways to apply what&#8217;s been covered so far?</p>
<p>Buying color coded notebooks can be done too. In this way, you know which notebook is for what class by simply looking at the color. Color coding saves you a lot of time, since you don&#8217;t have to waste your time looking through unorganized material.</p>
<p>Highlighters </p>
<p>Since most printed material in the market are usually on white paper, highlighters can become your best friend, if you want to read the page with some color. You can have several highlighters close by when reading books. This can also be helpful when you often lose track of the meaning of what you are reading and what part of the book are you already. </p>
<p>This may seem messy for some people, but it can be very helpful for dyslexics. However, be sure that whatever it is that you are highlighting is yours. Avoid highlighting library books since this can cause you to pay fines or even replace the book. </p>
<p>Colored Paper </p>
<p>If you don&#8217;t like highlighting data that you have written, then writing it down or printing it on colored paper would be useful. This can help you read more effectively, since there is no glare from white colored paper. You can do this if you have to print out some data on the computer.</p>
<p>Contrasting Colors</p>
<p>If you have problems with differentiating right from left, then you can try using colors to help you discriminate so. The use of contrasting colors, such as red and blue, would be best. For example, wearing a blue sock on your right foot and a red sock on your left can help you remember which is which. </p>
<p>This can be useful if direction is important with what you do, like in sports. When in training, instead of directing you with right and left, your coach can simply say the color, since it can be one way of associating direction for you. </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>Modern Technology And Adult Dyslexia</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:58:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<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>Most of this information comes straight from the Adult Dyslexia pros. Careful reading to the end virtually guarantees that you&#8217;ll know what they know.</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>As your knowledge about Adult Dyslexia continues to grow, you will begin to see how Adult Dyslexia fits into the overall scheme of things. Knowing how something relates to the rest of the world is important too.</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>How An Assessment For Dyslexia Changes Your Life</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 20:44:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever wondered if what you know about Adult Dyslexia is accurate? Consider the following paragraphs and compare what you know to the latest info on Adult Dyslexia.</p>
<p>Having dyslexia can have a great effect on your life. It can also affect how people treat you and how they see you. If you and other people are not aware that you have dyslexia, then be ready for a big emotional crisis with your life. This is one reason why getting an assessment for dyslexia, no matter how old you already are, is important.</p>
<p>If you get a formal assessment for the problem, and results show that you are positive for having one, then expect a lot of lifestyle changes to happen with your life. How your outlook on yourself can change along with the outlook of other people around you. That is just one general point of how an assessment can change your life, and there is more to that.</p>
<p>Things Can Now Be Fair</p>
<p>Getting an assessment can make things fair now in your life. For example, examiners or your professors may give you a very low grade, due to your poor performance. But now, once you get an assessment, they can reconsider the marks that they give you and make it somewhat relative to your condition or diagnosed ability. </p>
<p>With dyslexia, what you learn from a course can seem to be less than what normal people do. However, it may only appear less when you are asked to write about it. There are times that you know the lesson and understand it but simply can&#8217;t put it into writing. If this is the case, your examiner will be able to rate you fairly and won&#8217;t think that you are simply not studying for the subject.</p>
<p>A Different Judgment</p>
<p>If you get a formal assessment, the judgment of other people regarding how you are fit to do a job or not can change. People such as potential employers or admission tutors are some of the people that need to know if you are a dyslexic or not. Since dyslexia can affect a number of functional areas in your life, performing a certain position or a job should be well though of and deliberated on. </p>
<p>I trust that what you&#8217;ve read so far has been informative. The following section should go a long way toward clearing up any uncertainty that may remain.</p>
<p>Getting into a program, course or job that requires a lot of writing skills can be a problem, especially if this is your major problem area. However, your assessment does not only show your weaknesses, but also your strengths. If your particular strength is pointed out in your assessment, and potential employers see this, their decision can change too.</p>
<p>Support And Grants</p>
<p>Getting financial support and grants are another advantage of getting a formal assessment. There are some organizations, universities or employers that provide additional support to cover for your additional training, guidance or therapy. They can also pay for some learning equipments that you may need such as computers and digital or tape recorders.</p>
<p>Receiving support for this kind of things can be very helpful in a lot of ways, most especially if you are financially challenged. A lot of organizations, companies and institutions are now opening their doors to the disabled population, and this includes the dyslexic population. So there is no reason anymore for you to be afraid of being diagnosed of having the condition.</p>
<p>Extra Time</p>
<p>Getting a formal assessment can also reveal that you may need extra time for taking examinations. In cases of examinations, the extra time given would depend on your assessed skill. Of course, you should not use your being dyslexic as an excuse for personal advantages, or for malingering.</p>
<p>That&#8217;s how things stand right now. Keep in mind that any subject can change over time, so be sure you keep up with the latest news.</p>
<p>About the Author<br />
By Anders Eriksson, feel free to visit my latest acquisition: <a href="http://www.adsensesites.net"><b>Adsense Sites</b></a> and make sure to download the free adsense sites package!</p>
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		<title>Adult Dyslexia Late Diagnosis: Is There Still Hope?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 06:40:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<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>The more authentic information about Adult Dyslexia you know, the more likely people are to consider you a Adult Dyslexia expert. Read on for even more Adult Dyslexia facts that you can share.</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>Those who only know one or two facts about Adult Dyslexia can be confused by misleading information. The best way to help those who are misled is to gently correct them with the truths you&#8217;re learning here.</p>
<p>About the Author<br />
By Anders Eriksson, who just launched this great product..<br />- Do you want to make Your PDF files viral? Use This Secret Viral PDF Rebrander: <a href="http://www.viralpdfpro.com/"><b>Viral PDF</b></a></p>
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		<title>Special Educational And Training For Adult Dyslexics</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2010 08:47:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This article explains a few things about Adult Dyslexia, and if you&#8217;re interested, then this is worth reading, because you can never tell what you don&#8217;t know.</p>
<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>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>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>As your knowledge about Adult Dyslexia continues to grow, you will begin to see how Adult Dyslexia fits into the overall scheme of things. Knowing how something relates to the rest of the world is important too.</p>
<p>About the Author<br />
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		<title>Dyslexia: Symptoms To Watch Out For</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 02:35:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sometimes, a person with dyslexia can reach adulthood without even knowing he or she has the condition. To avoid this from happening, there are some symptoms of the condition that you can watch out for to know whether or not that you should seek the help and opinion of a professional to know whether you have the condition or not. </p>
<p>Dyslexia can manifest itself in a lot of different ways. Some of the symptoms are common while some can be very rare. All the presented symptoms of the condition, however, are most likely not present all at the same time for one person.</p>
<p>Difference In Achievements</p>
<p>A person with this condition can have an obvious discrepancy between his or her academic skills or achievement, and his or her real-life performance in verbal and practical problem-solving skills. This means, a dyslexic person can sometimes be very bad when it comes to academic concerns, while he or she can perform well when you are simply dealing with normal daily problem-solving.</p>
<p>One example would be a person who has a failing grade with basic math, but can do well when asked to get a number of objects. Another would be someone who has difficulty in reading class but seems normal when you talk with them.</p>
<p>Comprehension Problems</p>
<p>Another symptom would be comprehension problems. If it is taking you ages just to read a short book and has severe difficulty in understanding it then most probably, dyslexia is the culprit. For a example, a simple children&#8217;s fairytale book with illustrations like The Ugly Duckling, which has only about ten pages, already takes you 45 minutes to read and seems that you can&#8217;t understand what you are reading while doing so. </p>
<p>Reading And Spelling Problems</p>
<p>So far, we&#8217;ve uncovered some interesting facts about Adult Dyslexia. You may decide that the following information is even more interesting.</p>
<p>Comprehending what you are reading may not be the only problem that you have. You may also have a problem with reading itself. You can miss off the endings of some words while reading it or when you are spelling it. This is another one of the most common symptoms that dyslexia can present.</p>
<p>For example, you are reading and spelling the word ?baby?. When reading, what may register to your mind is only ?bab?, thus when you spell it, ?bab? is the come out.</p>
<p>Poor Writing Skills</p>
<p>With dyslexia, your writing skills can be very poor too. You tend to have very bad hand writing and the overall presentation of your written work can be very bad. Not only will you have poor spelling, but you can also have some misusage of punctuation marks or even no use at all. </p>
<p>Writing Blocks</p>
<p>Writing blocks happen when most writers suddenly have a loss of ideas of what to write. However, in dyslexic people writing blocks can occur every time he or she attempts to write something, even if what he or she is about to write is only something as simple as his or her name. Not being able to concentrate and think of what you are about to write, is yet another general symptom of this condition.</p>
<p>These are just some of the general symptoms of dyslexia that you should watch out for. So, if you think that you have a manifestation of these symptoms in a very extreme level, then it is advised that you consult a professional now.</p>
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		<title>Programs For Adult Dyslexia: Audioblox 2000</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 08:39:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<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>If you don&#8217;t have accurate details regarding Adult Dyslexia, then you might make a bad choice on the subject. Don&#8217;t let that happen: keep reading.</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>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 />
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		<title>Issues On Adult Dyslexia Strategies: Holistic Reading</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Apr 2010 16:35:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<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>Is everything making sense so far? If not, I&#8217;m sure that with just a little more reading, all the facts will fall into place.</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>The day will come when you can use something you read about here to have a beneficial impact. Then you&#8217;ll be glad you took the time to learn more about Adult Dyslexia.</p>
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		<title>Adult Dyslexia On Numbers And Codes</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:49:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>People with dyslexia can have problems on remembering numbers and codes. In the adult world, having this ability is important, since this is related in managing bank accounts and dealing with monetary issues.</p>
<p>Here are some techniques that most dyslexics use in order to cope up with their number problems. </p>
<p>Whole Number Method </p>
<p>Some people with dyslexia use the whole number method when they are trying to remember phone numbers. Here, you basically group the first three digits and consider it as a whole number. Then you divide the last four digits, into two groups, and consider them as two whole numbers. </p>
<p>For example, the phone number is 806-6757; this can be read as Eight hundred six, sixty seven, and fifty seven. By doing this method you are allowed to visualize the sounds of words, which make it harder for you to forget them.</p>
<p>Dates</p>
<p>Some dyslexics use the date method when remembering codes. For example you can use the year you were born as your door code number or pin number. </p>
<p>Pattern Method</p>
<p>Another method used in remembering numbers is through the use of patterns. By creating a pattern of numbers in the phone pad, it can be easier for you to remember the numbers. For example, ?1478? makes a pattern of a capital ?L? while ?25846? makes a cross. </p>
<p>Use Your Knuckles</p>
<p>I trust that what you&#8217;ve read so far has been informative. The following section should go a long way toward clearing up any uncertainty that may remain.</p>
<p>Most kids use this method to remember how many days are there in one month. Using this, even though you are not a kid is alright. In fact, a lot of dyslexic adults use this method, since you have your knuckles anywhere you go. </p>
<p>Comparing Numbers </p>
<p>Some dyslexics have problems with comparing numbers. Some do not have the ability to visually compare numbers. If you are having the same kind of problem, then you can try using your calculator to know that the numbers are different. You can do this by subtracting one number from the other. If you get a zero, then this means they are the same, if not, then they are different. </p>
<p>Money Matters</p>
<p>Some conditions of dyslexia may give you problems in counting money. Some people find this very embarrassing. To avoid counting out change, what is usually done by dyslexics is to be ready by simply having a larger bill than your estimated amount of purchase. </p>
<p>In this way you can accumulate a lot of change. You can then get rid of these by already counting out the exact amount of small purchases that you will be making in the near future. Putting the counted amount into a separate change purse then would make the whole process easier for you.</p>
<p>Dot Method</p>
<p>Some dyslexics that have problems in understanding number concepts and using this method is one way they help themselves. Here you visualize a specific pattern of dots for the numbers one to nine. Using a dice can be helpful too. </p>
<p>Drawing</p>
<p>Some use their ability to draw in remembering phone numbers. In this method, you perceive the numbers as parts of a whole picture or drawing. The picture is what is then stored in your mind. With just a little concentration on your part, remembering numbers won&#8217;t be a problem anymore. </p>
<p>These are just some of the ways how some adults with dyslexia have managed to deal with their condition. However, you should take note that each technique can vary from one case to another. That is why its effectiveness can differ too. </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 />
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		<title>Assessment And Support For Adult Dyslexia</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:03:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A lot of adults who are potential dyslexics have second thoughts on getting a formal assessment for dyslexia. If you are one of them, then it&#8217;s about time that you stop thinking this way. Getting an assessment is actually not so hard at all. In fact, it is very easy as long as you know [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A lot of adults who are potential dyslexics have second thoughts on getting a formal assessment for dyslexia. If you are one of them, then it&#8217;s about time that you stop thinking this way. Getting an assessment is actually not so hard at all. In fact, it is very easy as long as you know where and how to get one.</p>
<p>How To Get A Formal Dyslexia Assessment</p>
<p>One institute that can help you with getting a formal dyslexia assessment is The Dyslexia Institute. They can help arrange an assessment session for you with a certified professionally qualified independent psychologist who has proficient knowledge on dyslexia. </p>
<p>It can be helpful for the psychologist to have additional background information about you from your tutors or employers; however, sometimes you may want to get advice first before involving other people. </p>
<p>Confidentiality Issues</p>
<p>If you are worried of your condition&#8217;s negative effect on your identity, then fear no more. You can be assured that the institute&#8217;s Consulting Psychologists and Institute staff would definitely treat all information that you give them confidentially. They would not release any kind of information without your permission.</p>
<p>What Happens During An Assessment</p>
<p>Those of you not familiar with the latest on Adult Dyslexia now have at least a basic understanding. But there&#8217;s more to come.</p>
<p>The assessment session would usually last for about two hours only. In this time span, discussion about the findings is already included. Additionally, you get to talk with a psychologist about different ways of dealing with any difficulties that may arise in the future regarding the information that were revealed during the session. </p>
<p>During an assessment, you will undergo a somewhat ?investigation? about your learning, thinking, and problem-solving skills. This is done to get indications where are your areas of strength and difficulty. Additionally, it can examine your achievements on basic writing, reading, mathematics and spelling skills.</p>
<p>Relevance Of The Results</p>
<p>The details that are gathered during your assessment are used by the psychologist to ensure whether you have areas of performance that do not meet up to the expected level for your age. If the results are like that, then it is usually a sign that you have a specific learning difficulty, which is responsible for your complexity on developing certain abilities. </p>
<p>If your results yield complex data, then sometimes, further elaboration may be needed. In able to do this, more test are usually done. After the extra tests are done, you will have another talk with your psychologist to discuss about the new data gathered on your condition.</p>
<p>Need Help?</p>
<p>After getting an assessment, the first question that would probably pop into your mind is whether someone out there is capable of helping you. That question is immediately answered since after your assessment session, your psychologist would give you practical instructions depending on the severity of your case and difficulties that you are experiencing.</p>
<p>The instructions can also highly depend on your career and educational goals, which you sought out for. </p>
<p>Typically, these instructions would include making other people aware of dyslexia&#8217;s presence in your life. This is important so that they would not relentlessly pass judgment on your poor handwriting or spelling skills. There are a lot more other instructions that your psychologist can give you after the assessment; however, they greatly vary on a case to case basis.</p>
<p>So, now that you know how a typical dyslexia assessment for adults carries through, you can see that there is really no reason why you should be afraid of getting one and knowing if you have the condition or not.</p>
<p>Those who only know one or two facts about Adult Dyslexia can be confused by misleading information. The best way to help those who are misled is to gently correct them with the truths you&#8217;re learning here.</p>
<p>About the Author<br />
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