Dyslexia, simply put, means trouble with written language, with reading (decoding and comprehension), spelling, and writing.

Dyslexia may also mean trouble with any, or a combination of several of the following:

grasping and remembering what one hears (receptive language)

using words to say what one wants to say (expressive language)

difficulty with abstract words and ideas

difficulty with memory and recall

poor memory for basic arithmetic facts

handwriting may be poor, chiefly from poor instruction

Brain research studies have shown that dyslexic individuals
use different areas of the brain to process information;
therefore, they may process informationess efficiently, more
slowly, and use more energy to do so.

Dyslexia is not an abnormality; it is not a disease or a condition that should be 'cured'.

Dyslexia is a normal variation in human development. It brings with it skills, gifts, and talents critical to our society.

Atlantic Seaboard Dyslexia Education Center
22 West Jefferson St., Suite 307 Rockville, MD 20850
301-762-2414 FAX 301-762-6986 www.asdec.org asdec@verizon.com