Are people born with Dyslexia or do they acquire it?

Question

How do you see when you have it? Do S's look like Z's? If they do, does the curvy-ness of the S remain in the Z?

None of these apply to me (first answer) thank God. The reason I'm asking is that I recently failed a Vision screening. It was the weirdest thing though. I have, thank God, perfect vision but yet in the seeing close I failed. It wasn't blurry or anything but it was like the H looked like an N and the Q like an O and the S like a Z. It looked like there was on plasticky sheet of letters and then another behind it. (You see, I had to look through a thingy and I think they inserted clear plastic sheets into it which had letters in columns and rows). I think that it might be possible that they inserted two sheets because the S still had its distinct curviness and the Z still was pointy edged. Thanks

Answer 1

To be quite honest, nobody quite knows at the moment. There has been a real increase in the amount of research taking place, and a number of possibilities are beginning to emerge, but the waters are still fairly murky. The overall picture is that dyslexia can be caused by inherited factors, and/or hearing problems at an early age.

It is believed that learning disabilities are caused by a difficulty with the nervous system that affects receiving, processing, or communicating information

Have difficulty understanding and following instructions.
Have trouble remembering what someone just told him or her.
Fail to master reading, writing, and/or math skills, and thus fails schoolwork.
Have difficulty distinguishing right from left, for example, confusing 25 with 52, "b" with "d," or "on" with "no."
Lack coordination in walking, sports, or small activities such as holding a pencil or tying a shoelace.
Easily lose or misplace homework, schoolbooks, or other items.
Not understand the concept of time; is confused by "yesterday," "today," and "tomorrow."

Answer 2

you are able to't receive dyslexia, yet you will be able to easily be undiagnosed. you will be able to desire to establish an appointment with a doctor to make certain the clarification to your imaginitive and prescient black-outs, as they could no longer be in any respect concerning you eye sight. they may be waiting to get you a consultation to be examined for dyslexia in the event that they have self belief you will be affected.