Go here to the International Dyslexia Association's definition of dyslexia
(which has also been adopted by the National Institutes of Health):

http://www.interdys.org/servlet/compose?section_id=5&page_id=95#What%20is%20dysl\
exia


The definition states that dyslexia is neurological in origin and that dyslexics
process information differently in their brains than do non-dyslexics.


Dyslexia is a condition, not a disease. But yes, it is a medical condition.

Also the new book by someone named Shayvitz (sp) called "Overcoming Dyslexia"
carefully goes through the most recent research that pinpoints dyslexia as a
medical condition.

Best Wishes------------

Donna in Texas

----- Original Message -----
From: speshulkids
To: dyslexiaclub@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, September 08, 2003 5:33 PM
Subject: [Dyslexia Club] Is dyslexia a medical condition?


I sat in a meeting today trying to figure out how to serve a child
that is obviously dyslexic. I have no difficulty identifying his
problems to be dyslexia due to numerous college classes and Orton
Training. I do realize I can't identify him and recommended to a
parent that she seek professional identification. The team that I
was a member of said that Dyslexia is NOT a medical condition.
Please help settle this dispute. Is dyslexia a medical condition?
If so, please forward any literature or sites that simply state this
fact. If I am wrong, then I must go back to and educate myself.
HELP STRAIGHTEN THIS DISCUSSION!


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