Einstein - Part IDyslexia is a learning disorder that manifests itself as a difficulty with reading, spelling and in some cases mathematics. This disorder is variously considered a learning disability, a language disability, and a reading disability. But, in spite of these troubles, dyslexic people often have great talent. Usually the have a high level of creativity, or excellent lateral problem-solving skills. As we are always looking for "normal standards" in learning abilities and as dyslexia is a hidden disability, we should be aware that prejudice and ignorance may occur because of not fully understanding the difficulties dyslexia can cause. Another point of view is this: Dyslexia can also present individuals with challenges to overcome and as a result they are stronger people than others. Rebecca Loncraine, a dyslexic successful and famous English writer once wrote: 'My strengths come from the same place as my weaknesses...' We only have to look at dyslexic people such as Albert Einstein to see the evidence of this truth. Albert Einstein had very difficult beginnings. By his own admission, he 'started to talk comparatively late ... certainly not younger than three', and also had 'poor memory of words', during his childhood years. However his father and his uncle Jkob Einstein, who had moved with the family to Munich, encouraged him since he was a boy to become interested in mathematics and science. Shy as he was it was not easy for him to make friends, due to his retracted character. At school he was seen by their teachers as a difficult student and little given to join his group. He had trouble with language throughout elementary education school. During a parent meeting, the Headmaster told Einstein's parents that their son did not have the ability to be a successful professional. He recommended them to send Einstein to a trade school. In fact, his teachers of elementary education school thought he was borderline retarded. In spite of these difficulties he enjoyed classical music. His childhood partner was a violin and he also liked composing tunes on the piano from his mother. Thanks god young Albert did not listen to his teachers. Instead, he decided to move to a different type of school. Unlike his old school, this one de-emphasized rote memorization; they stressed creative thinking and hands-on learning. Young Albert's academic performance improved dramatically. |