Interesting facts about dyslexia

I saw this on Facebook not too long ago and thought I'd share it again here.  Thanks to Cindy Grant for posting!

Rhonda


Interesting Facts About Dyslexia

• Dr. Sally Shaywitz from Yale University has found that persons with Dyslexia learn language by using parts of the brain that are not usually used to process language. Since the brain of Dyslexics are not “wired” in the same way as non-dyslexic brain, they usually process language much less efficiently.

• According to neurophysicist Todd Richard, Ph.D. the brai...n of persons with dyslexia works five (5) times harder than other peoples’ brain to achieve to complete the same task.

• Whereas the average person summons around 150 images per second, the dyslexic can muster from 1500 to 4000 images per second. Faced with a veritable onslaught of visual imagery, selecting the right word to keep up with the flow of images can be extremely challenging for the dyslexic.

• This visual ability also translates not only into quantity but also quality. Dyslexic can see in 3-D. when looking at an object, they can view it simultaneously from different perspective. Over 50% of NASA employees are Dyslexics. They are deliberately sought after because they have superb problem-solving skills and excellent 3-D and spatial awareness.

Bridgeway has developed a best-practices approach to teaching individuals to read, known as the Bridgeway Reading Program.  We'd be happy to tell you more about it, and provide any advice you might need to support your dyslexic learner.  Call us at 1-888-435-3232 or 902-465-4800.