Jeff Scudder
Dyslexia

	What is Dyslexia? Dyslexia is a genetic disease which has to do with disablitlies in language skills, such as reading or writing. Dyslexia actually comes from a greek word which means "difficulty with words." Dyslexic people have strengths and weaknesses, and they can succeed just as anyone else on the planet. In fact many famous actors are dyslexic, including Anthony Hopkins. Dyslexia affects over 10% of Europe's population, and it is carried down from family to family, like any other genetic disease. 
	There are many weaknesses that people have when they are Dyslexic, but these can vary from person to person. People who are dyslexic usually have hard times with words. They may confuse words such as "left" and "right" or they may say "in" when they really mean "out". They also have much difficulty reading, and they stumble on larger words quite often. Dylexics usually have hard times organizing numbers, such as dates, or times, and they also have a hard time comprehending what it is they are reading. Kids who have dyslexia, may take very long increments of time to do written homework assignments, or they may occasionally leave letters out of words or jumble up words they are writing. (ie. Lysdexia instead of Dyslexia.) Through, heavy training, from specialized teachers, many Dyslexics can overcome some of their problems. Don't think that Dyslexic people only have weaknesses. This genetic disease comes with many strengths as well. Most people with dyslexia, are very good thinkers, and they can solve problems and puzzles very well. They are optimistic thinkers, and they are good at trouble-shooting problems. They may also be very creative, in several ways, such as drawing, or making up stories.
	If you feel that you are dyslexic, or you know someone who is dyslexic, there are many symptoms to look for. Firstly, you have to think if there are any other people in your family or your bloodlines with similar problems, because the disease may run in your family.  Secondly, the person may have a poor concentration for reading and writing, and they may have a short attention span in these two subjects. Other indications include, difficulty in planning out essays, or taking noted from a teacher. As well as being unusually clumsy. (Tripping, or walking into, or over objects.) There are many ways to recognize dyslexia. 
	In conclusion, dyslexia is a very serious disease, because it affects so many people. But in no way does dyslexia affect career oppurtunities or the future of a child. Most problems of dyslexia can be overcome, through training, and many advantages in intuitive thinking come with dyslexia. Roughly 1 in 25 people have slight dyslexia, and they may not even know it. If you believe you have dyslexia, contact your parents or doctor, and they will have the proper information on how to deal with your disadvantages in learning.