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By the time adult dyslexia is diagnosed, many people have already likely suffered under-achievement in school, low self-esteem and alienation. Some people may even have a history of behavioral problems, aggression or delinquency. One of the keys for coping with … Continue reading →

Since the eighties, psychologists have been interested in the adult learning theory, which posits that adults do not learn the same as children. For instance, children come to class knowing very little and open to anything, so long as it’s … Continue reading →

In the future, the best dyslexia screening tests will be administered by medical doctors, rather than psychologists. Relatively new technology like MRIs and PETs will reveal structural differences in the brains of people with reading difficulties. For instance, it has … Continue reading →

Young adults with ADHD or adult learning disabilities often find it difficult to concentrate, keep ahead and maintain motivation to finish projects they’ve started. This can make school life and employment routines almost unbearable. It seems that the world has … Continue reading →

Literacy practitioners, while untrained, play a role in diagnosing an adult learning disability. Often they are able to forward adults with dyslexia to appropriate health care professionals. During the screening, the practitioner will ask what their average ability is in … Continue reading →

There are at least 40 million Americans with dyslexia signs. “Unfortunately a lot of kids with dyslexia, possibly as many as a third, are missed, misdiagnosed or not diagnosed at all,” says Yale scientist Jeffrey R. Gruen M.D. “Now you’ve … Continue reading →

Older adults with learning disabilities like dyslexia can find peace and happiness later in life with the right education. “I have overcome my difficulties because of the tutors’ encouragement and reassurance,” writes one 65-year-old Senior Learner of the Year at … Continue reading →

It’s believed that up to 10% of Americans may have undiagnosed learning disabilities they’ve carried into adulthood. The tragedy is not only that these individuals have gone through half their lives feeling frustrated and confused, but that they now carry … Continue reading →