He tweeted, “I’m borderline dyslexic, it’s public now! So I’ll explain more… It’s nobody’s fault, not even mine, it’s the same! It took me 2 decades to accept this fact! No more numbers and figures. Don’t embarrass me! I’m exceptional at spatial ability. I’m capable of a different kind!
On his Instagram account, the actor also wrote, “Yeah, numbers, letters, words confuse me, I have difficulty remembering dates, names, the relation of those dates to names etc. But I am exceptional in spatial ability. Tell me to put all your extra stuff (dickie) in the boot of your car. I will! I’m good at some things and bad at some! And I’m in an ongoing process of improving the things I do I’m bad!”
After this statement, Shukla got a lot of support from the fans and his fans. This has also made everyone curious to know more about the condition. That said, from what it is to what symptoms to watch out for and how it can be treated, here’s everything you need to know about dyslexia.
What is dyslexia?
A neurological learning disability, dyslexia is a condition that impairs a person’s ability to identify speech sounds and affects how they relate to words and letters. In addition to struggling with word recognition, a dyslexic person may have trouble spelling correctly and have reduced decoding abilities. However, it is important to note that being dyslexic does not affect intelligence or vision in any way.
It is best to diagnose dyslexia early in life. With proper teaching and special education, a child with dyslexia can overcome obstacles and be successful.
That said, while there is no specific cure for the condition, early diagnosis and evaluation can help prevent damage that might otherwise happen to the individual.
Types of dyslexia and their causes
There are 6 different types of dyslexia.
primary dyslexia Primary dyslexia can be hereditary and is a genetically inherited condition. It affects a child’s ability to process sounds, letters and numbers, which later affects their writing, reading and doing math.
secondary dyslexia Secondary dyslexia occurs when the baby is not even born. This is in connection with certain issues of brain development in the womb that lead to neurological impairment, resulting in dyslexia.
surface dyslexia – Not every word is spelled the way it sounds. For example, words like ‘honest’, ‘subtle’ and ‘yacht’ are pronounced differently than they are spelled. That said, superficial dyslexia can make it more difficult for children to understand the difference between how a word sounds and how it is spelled.
phonetic dyslexia People who have phonetic dyslexia may face difficulty in identifying the individual sounds that make up a word.
visual dyslexia – Visual dyslexia affects abilities such as reading and remembering what they previously observed. This means that the brain is unable to obtain a complete image of what it sees.
acquired dyslexia – Also known as trauma dyslexia, this condition is caused by injury to the brain from a trauma or disease. This can result in language processing and slow reading.
symptoms to watch out for
Following are the symptoms of dyslexia in young children or young children.
– speech delay
– Inability to pick up new words
– Difficulty in sentence formation
– Having trouble remembering nursery rhymes or simple words
Observable dyslexia symptoms in school going child
– Having problems understanding or understanding what is being taught
– poor reading ability
– Difficulty in finding the right words to make sentences
– Inability to pronounce new words
– Difficulty spelling words
– Difficulty distinguishing letters and words and finding similarities
Symptoms in Young Adults and Adults
– spelling issues
– difficulty in reading
– misspelling words and names
– inability to remember
– Inability to solve math problems
– Trouble understanding jokes and expressions
What to do if a child is diagnosed with dyslexia?
When it comes to dyslexia, there is a need for greater awareness not only in the family environment, but also in schools. All teachers should be made aware of the situation and taught about ways to handle a child with dyslexia.
Although there is no specific cure, dyslexia can be controlled with early diagnosis and appropriate care. Specific teaching can help children with dyslexia look beyond their insecurities and teach their minds to address the problems induced by their condition.
Reading aloud to your child can also be of great help. Get in touch with your child’s teachers and listen to all the feedback. Encourage reading to enhance their skills.
Never brush off the concerns raised by your children. If they have trouble with their reading and writing, don’t take it lightly and look for the signs and help them right away.
Remember, if you leave your child’s condition untreated, it can still bother him as an adult.
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