Dyslexia- literally meaning poor language- is characterized by difficulities in comprehending, and expressing the written/oral language. It is neither a disease, nor a behavioral or psychological problem. It has no cure. Dyslexia was first described, in 1896, by an english ophthalmologist W.P. Morgan, who called it "word blindness". For years, dyslexia has been misdiagnosed for mild retardation, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), and plain stupidity. When in reality intelligence was not the problem. In fact, …showed first 75 words of 1035 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1035 total…Actors & Entertainer: George Burns Cher Tom Cruise Danny Glover Whoopi Goldberg Jay Leno John Lennon Robin Williams Harrison Ford Scientists Harvey Cushing, Surgeon Artists & Designers Walt Disney Writers Avi Lewis Carroll Agatha Christie Through the years, the research on dyslexia has progressed immensly. We came from a time when people hid their disabilities, to learning why they happen, and then helping them. Who know what will happen when technology, again, increases to a higher standard.