Genetic testing for dyslexia
Reading processes occur mainly in the left brain hemisphere. Developmental dyslexias have a genetic component. They present as difficulty in acquiring and handling of reading skills in children of normal intelligence who have neither visual nor auditory disturbances. Typically it is compounded by disturbances in the ability to write and calculate.
Why should you have your DNA analysed for predisposition to dyslexia?
Research has shown a genetic component to the susceptibility to dyslexia development. By analysing your genome we can determine whether you possess genes which are associated with dyslexia. In this way you can predict the possibility of dyslexia affecting your children as well. Since dyslexia cannot be cured, early detection of affected children is most welcome.
How is dyslexia prevented or treated?
Only adequate education and early acquisition of various strategies can help your child handle the reading difficulties and successfully tackle demanding academic subjects.
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