Peter Wilson

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Dyslexia is a term that means word blindness. That is like portraying a forest by painting one tree. There is so much more to the jungle of mental differences between Dyslexic people and the rest of society. 

The first to come to mind is ambidexterity. It comes in a variety of skill sets that can be used in both hands. I could play tennis using the racket in either hand, or switch hands when it suited.

 

Glare is the next thing that I will describe. Glare caused me headaches, and when I was fourteen, I insisted that Mum buy me sunglasses. It wasn't until Polaroid sunnies came out that the problem was corrected. Glare created a fog-like effect that was purely a result of light. Squinting and straining to penetrate the haze caused the headache. Sure, I could see through the haze, but it required concentration. It is amazing how this fog disappears when I put on Polaroid sunglasses.