Many dyslexics are creative and have unusual talent in areas such as art, athletics, architecture, graphics, electronics, mechanics, drama, music, or engineering. Dyslexics often show special talent in areas that require visual, spatial, and motor integration. Their problems in language processing distinguish them as a group. Few dyslexics exhibit all the signs of the disorder. Dyslexia occurs among all groups, regardless of age, race, or income.
Many successful people are dyslexic and many dyslexic people are successful.
Recent research has established that dyslexia can run in families. A parent, brother, sister, aunt, or grandparent may have had similar learning difficulties. Individuals with dyslexia need special programs to learn to read, write, and spell. Traditional educational programs are not always effective for individuals with dyslexia. This code must be taught bit by bit, in a sequential, cumulative way.