Dyslexia: EducationWhat challenges do children in our schools face today?What ways are there to provide equal opportunities for dyslexic children in our schools?Index (786)Introduction 3Problem 4Resolution 6Conclusion 8Bibliography 9IntroductionAccording to Dyslexia & Learning Disability Center in Las Vegas, dyslexia is the ability within the sensory mechanism of the nervous system to perceive the world with a multidimensional view. However, it presents with poor word reading, word decoding, oral reading fluency, and spelling. Although with appropriate teaching methods, dyslexic people can be successful lifelong learners. Furthermore, if properly trained and informed, a dyslexic can use their natural abilities to change perceptions, increase creativity, sharpen thinking and improve physical performance (Centre for Dyslexia and Learning Disabilities). Research shows that dyslexia is not linked to intelligence but actually occurs in people of all backgrounds and at all intellectual levels. Many dyslexics have very high IQs and have managed to achieve exceptional things in their lives. For example, Albert Einstein was dyslexic and had an estimated IQ of 160; furthermore, over half of NASA employees suffer from dyslexia (Dyslexia Facts and Statistics, 2010). People with dyslexia excel in the fields of art, computing, design, drama, electronics, mathematics, mechanics, music, physics, sales, and sports ( Dyslexia Facts & Statistics, 2010 ). However, these gifts are rarely discovered and are only used later in life. For example, Einstein didn't speak until he was four and didn't read until he was seven, making his teachers and parents think he was mentally handicapped, slow and antisocial... middle of paper... ..disability center. Betty Ann Judah and Web. May 11, 2014."Dyslexia Facts and Statistics" Austin Learning Solutions. Np, 2014. Web. May 11, 2014."Dyslexia Statistics" Learning inside and out. Natalie Hill and Web. May 23, 2014."Frequently Asked Questions About Dyslexia" The International Dyslexia Association. Np, nd Web. May 23, 2014."Identification: Dyslexia" Dyslexia Research Institute. Np, nd Web. May 23, 2014."Parent-teacher conferences: Talking to parents about dyslexia." About.com Special education. Eileen Bailey, 2014. Web. May 23, 2014. “Steven Spielberg – Interview on Dyslexia.” YouTube. YouTube, October 23, 2012. Web. May 11, 2014."What is dyslexia?" National Center for Learning Disabilities. NCLD Editorial Staff, 2014. Web. May 23, 2014. “What is dyslexia? What causes dyslexia?" Medical News Today Knowledge Center. Np, 2014. Web. May 20 2014.