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Suggest Treatment For Dyslexia In An Elderly Person

I am 60 years old woman and I was tested in school and diagnosed with dyslexia. I have struggled taking tests throughout my school years. This has been a problem in my job and whenever it comes to writing things down. I am struggling taking a test which I have failed 5 times. I was given extra time and a reader. Please advise
Mon, 16 May 2016
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Hello dear and thank you for being part of our virtual clinic!

Dyslexia is a learning disorder characterized by difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and learning how they relate to letters and words.

As I’m sure you are aware there are no quick fixes. To overcome literacy problems you have got to be determined and work hard. It's a lifelong condition caused by inherited traits that affect how your brain works.

However, most children with dyslexia can succeed in school with tutoring or a specialized education program. Emotional support also plays an important role

A number of research reports associate dyslexia with a deficiency of unsaturated fatty acids, like the ones found in fish. Hence, children whose mothers consume a lot of oily fish and tuna are less likely to have dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, and other such disorders

Other recommended supplements for dyslexia treatment are:

· Bee pollen - contains necessary minerals and vitamins.
· Royal jelly –contains vitamin B complex.
· Multi-minerals - aids in proper composition and body function. · Gingko biloba – helps increase circulation in the brain
· Vitamin C
· B complex B1, B5, B12
· Calcium
· Magnesium
· Zinc
· Selenium

The above mentioned natural supplements can't be considered a "cure" for dyslexia, but they surely make a huge difference in the treatment of dyslexia.

Do not give up, contact us again and take care ! doctor Juna!
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Suggest Treatment For Dyslexia In An Elderly Person

Hello dear and thank you for being part of our virtual clinic! Dyslexia is a learning disorder characterized by difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and learning how they relate to letters and words. As I’m sure you are aware there are no quick fixes. To overcome literacy problems you have got to be determined and work hard. It s a lifelong condition caused by inherited traits that affect how your brain works. However, most children with dyslexia can succeed in school with tutoring or a specialized education program. Emotional support also plays an important role A number of research reports associate dyslexia with a deficiency of unsaturated fatty acids, like the ones found in fish. Hence, children whose mothers consume a lot of oily fish and tuna are less likely to have dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, and other such disorders Other recommended supplements for dyslexia treatment are: · Bee pollen - contains necessary minerals and vitamins. · Royal jelly –contains vitamin B complex. · Multi-minerals - aids in proper composition and body function. · Gingko biloba – helps increase circulation in the brain · Vitamin C · B complex B1, B5, B12 · Calcium · Magnesium · Zinc · Selenium The above mentioned natural supplements can t be considered a cure for dyslexia, but they surely make a huge difference in the treatment of dyslexia. Do not give up, contact us again and take care ! doctor Juna!