Dyslexia is a neurological condition that prevents the signals that are received from the eyes to be clearly interpreted by the brain. As a result, dyslexics (people with dyslexia) see things differently. Dyslexics need special training to be able to interpret what they see in ways that let them extract the necessary info to be able to interpret them correctly.

Dyslexia usually shows up first in reading problems. When someone reads, they are interpreting symbols on paper into words or thoughts. If they read aloud, they are converting symbols on paper into spoken words with their appropriate and correct sounds. Reading silently, they are converting symbols into thoughts.

The origin of the term “dyslexia” is found in the idea of “problems with reading”. The word is made up of “dys” as in not functioning and “lexia” from pertaining to dictionaries, reading, word orders.

Approximately 1 person in every 10 has some type of dyslexia, to some degree.

There are symptoms of dyslexia that one can look for, such as difficulty with reading for understanding, or with reading aloud. In the final analysis there is only one way to detect/prove the presence of dyslexia and measure its severity.

And that is through dyslexia testing.

Fortunately, in the last year or so, there is now an excellent accredited dyslexia test online.

There is a home dyslexia test that can now be taken in the comfort and privacy of your own home or from anywhere you can get a connection to the Internet.

The entire test takes a little over half an hour. Also, it’s very economical; costs less than a visit to your Doctor!

Might you be dyslexic? Do you know someone that might be? There are millions of adult dyslexics who are unaware that learning disabilities dyslexia is their problem. A quick test could be their first step in overcoming dyslexia.

Disclaimer: This posting is based on information freely available in the popular press and medical journals that deal with dyslexia. Nothing herein is intended to be or should be construed to be medical advice. For medical advice the reader should consult with his or her physician or other medical specialist.

By David Fullman

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