Filmmaker Shekhar Kapoor took to Twitter to discuss his dyslexia diagnosis. The director, who frequently shares life lessons on through his social media handles, discussed a major chapter in his life and revealed that he is “completely dyslexic”. In his tweet, he also revealed that he disliked Maths in school.
“Lessons of Life: I’m completely dyslexic and have intense ADD,” ‘Mr India’ director wrote. “I don’t know what else! Thank God there were no special schools for kids like me when I was growing up. They would have beaten out all the rebellion in me. Certainly would not have made any films. Or been creative,” his tweet read.
CHECK OUT HIS POST HERE:
Lessons of Life : I’m completely dyslexic. And finding more and more artists poets musicians suffer from dyslexia too. Are you?
With #AI I’ve developed a love for visual mathematics, but in school developed a hatred for Maths…ofcourse ! With #dyslexia numbers made little sense
— Shekhar Kapur (@shekharkapur) May 8, 2023
WHAT IS DYSLEXIA?
Dyslexia is a learning disability that impairs a person’s ability to read, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the United States’ primary health agency. Although the disorder varies from person to person, people with dyslexia share the following characteristics:
- Phonological processing (the manipulation of sounds)
- Spelling
- Rapid visual-verbal responding
Adult-onset dyslexia is usually the result of a brain injury or dementia. However, some adults who have dyslexia were never diagnosed as children or adolescents. Dyslexia can be passed down through families; recent research has identified a number of genes that may predispose a person to develop dyslexia.
Dyslexia treatment should concentrate on the specific learning difficulties of the affected individuals. In general, treatment entails adapting teaching methods and the educational environment to meet the specific needs of the dyslexic individual.
The prognosis for those suffering from dyslexia is mixed. The disability affects such a wide range of people and produces such a wide range of symptoms and degrees of severity that making predictions is difficult. The prognosis is generally good for individuals if:
- Dyslexia is identified early
- Family and friends are supportive (and help the individual cultivate a strong self-image)
- They participate in a proper remediation program
WHAT IS ATTENTION DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADD/ADHD)?
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), ADHD is characterised by a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development. People with ADHD have a recurring pattern of the following symptoms:
INATTENTIVE: Inattention means a person may struggle to stay on task, maintain focus, and stay organised, and these issues are not the result of defiance or a lack of comprehension.
HYPERACTIVE: A person who is hyperactive appears to move around constantly, including in inappropriate situations, or excessively fidgets, taps, or talks. In adults, hyperactivity may manifest as extreme restlessness or excessive talking.
IMPULSIVE: Someone who is impulsive may act without thinking or struggle with self-control. Impulsivity can also be defined as a desire for immediate gratification or an inability to delay gratification. An impulsive person may interrupt others or make critical decisions without thinking about the long-term consequences.