To affirm that there are several positive symptoms to those with dyslexia, here is a list of 18 of the positive symptoms of dyslexia:
Curiosity- Strong imagination
- Easily grasp new concepts
- Surprising maturity
- Enjoy solving puzzles
- Talent at building models
- Excellent comprehension of stories read or told to them
- Strong reasoning skills
- Understand abstract ideas
- Learning easier through meaning rather than memorization
- Ability to see the “big picture”
- The ability to read and understand highly-practiced words in a area of interest or expertise
- Excellence in areas not dependent on reading, such as: math, computers, and visual arts, philosophy, biology, social studies, and creative writing
- Noticeable excellence when focused on a highly specialized area
- Easily express ideas and feelings
- Exceptional empathy and warmth, and feeling for others
- Easily adapt to new situations
- Inclination to think out of the box
There are more! Share positive symptoms you have noticed in dyslexics in the comment section below!
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About Angela Stevens
Angela is the Marketing Manager at Reading Horizons. She has been with the company since September 2009 and through her time with the company has gained a passion for literacy. When she is not promoting literacy she enjoys reading, boating, playing cards, and trying anything new that presents itself.
I really liked reading your blog and I thought it was very interesting. I found there are several positive symptoms to those with dyslexia.
It’s good that websites like yours exist to inform the general public on the positive aspects of dyslexia.
These points describe my son and myself perfectly. As I learn more about how our dyslexic minds work, I focus more on the positive aspects of it and our talents at so many things and brush aside the negatives. (What would we do with out spell check?)