Dyslexia talk:About

Dyslexia is a difference not a disability. Dyslexics process tasks in a differing way to non-dyslexics (neuro-diversity). Is it not possible because of this differing way of the brain, that dyslexia is can be seen as a cultural diversity.

In the UK the number of dyslexics attaining higher level of eduction is the same as for the general non-dyslexic population. Yet there are organisations actively campaigning to inhibit the potential of the dyslexic community.

There are 6000 scientific references to dyslexia, yet the understanding of dyslexia and its impact is not understood. Dyslexia is not well defined. This make most assessments questionable. Maybe science is not they right way to explain dyslexia.

But as a cultural group the dyslexic community is much easier to explain. There are a number of artists who bill their work as dyslexic, now there are philosophers who do the same. Dyslexics don't like words, but they love any thing graphic. They don't like order, but they love dis-order (they feel at home with more complex situations) They like soft-time but not clocks. It is easier to consider dyslexics as a cultural community. But there is a problem.

There are those who think dyslexics should not have a role in society? There are those that believe that dyslexics should not be involved in society. Any thoughts (I think it would be useful if you respond to indicate if you are dyslexic or not)