Saturday, August 14, 2010

How To Cope With Dyslexia

By Erina Tai

Dyslexia is considered a disability and is considered a problem for many. Advice and help on how to cope with it may be hard to get. But here are some tips to make it easier for you to deal with this condition:

* Change your attitude toward your condition. Instead of seeing it as a problem, see it as a rare gift.

* Understand the frustration you feel and use this energy to your advantage.

* Accept that you are different from other people. You are unique. Do not try to be like them.

* Don't think that you are unintelligent, slow, or stupid. Instead, see yourself as creative, gifted, and capable of thinking outside the box. Only dyslexic people can view the world in a unique way.

* You may find it easier to understand imagery and pictures. Use them instead of words. You can also use colors and shapes. You may find it easier to say, spell, or use a word when you assign a color or shape to it.

* Be creative. Play with your mind. Develop a language that you can easily learn. With practice, you'll be able to easily absorb a lot of information. When you've learned to do this well, you can teach yourself anything.

* Don't take it out on yourself if you don't pick something up right away. It will come to you if you are creative.

* The mind learns sounds before words, so use music as a learning tool.

* Try to learn at night. You may be able to concentrate better during the night than during the day.

* Dyslexics learn in a holistic manner or all at once. There's no need to repeat what's already understood.

* If you can't understand anything, breathe. Keep your mind still and concentrate on your body's feelings. Push these from your spine to your head. Visualize the problem as a picture and act the problem out.

* Never force your mind to work. If you are not in the mood, then wait and relax. Forcing yourself will just stress you out.

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