VISUAL
DYSLEXIA - A BRIEF OVERVIEW
The Problem:
Visual dyslexia is the name given to a group of symptoms caused
by malfunctions in the eye/brain communication chain. It is estimated
that up to 10% of children may suffer from the disorder to varying
degrees.
A person with
visual dyslexia may experience a range of symptoms from reading
or writing problems through to major perceptual difficulties.They
will often under-achieve in academic work or in social environments,
self esteem is lowered, anti-social behaviour is common and the
sufferer can even exhibit neurological symptoms. Symptoms are
often unrecognised (even in a normal “eye test”) and are common
in the school classroom.
Latest research
suggests that ALL children who are underachieving at school should
be fully assessed for visual perceptual problems as well as having
an eye examination.
You will be
pleased to know that assessment and treatment are available NOW.
Early intervention can make a difference to the rest of your child’s
life.
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