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Difficulty in learning ; to read fluently with accurate comprehension

(Shaywitz, 2003) Is a difficulty in learning to read fluently and with accurate comprehension. Dyslexia reflects a problem within the language system in the brain the word “dyslexia” was coined by Berlin, a German doctor, from 2 Greek words : Dys ( difficulty ) and Lexia ( the use of words ). Dyslexia is a brain-based type of learning disability that specifically impairs a person's ability to read.

Studies show that approximately 10% of school-age children experience dyslexic- type difficulties. About 4% have problems that are severe enough to be a real handicap to their learning in a traditional classroom.

dyseidetic distinction relates to a visual perception impairment dysphonetic distinction relates to a speech discrimination deficit

delays in speech letter reversal or mirror writing being easily distracted by background noise. At later ages symptoms can include a difficulty segmenting words into individual sounds, or blending sounds to make words, a difficulty with word retrieval or naming problems, commonly very poor spelling. Other classic signs for teenagers and adults with dyslexia include trouble with summarizing a story, memorizing, reading aloud, and learning a foreign language.

For adults : dyslexia usually occurs after a brain injury or in the context of dementia. It can also be inherited in some families and recent studies have identified a number of genes that may predispose an individual to developing dyslexia.

Removing stress and anxiety alone can improve written comprehension More trainings that focused towards visual language

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