“Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurobiological in origin. It is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities. These difficulties typically result from a deficit in the phonological component of language that is often unexpected in relation to other cognitive abilities and the provision of effective classroom instruction. Secondary consequences may include problems in reading comprehension and reduced reading experience that can impede growth of vocabulary and background knowledge.” ~As defined by the International Dyslexia Association, 2002
Facts about dyslexia:
- Dyslexia occurs in people of all backgrounds and intellectual levels
- 15%-20% of the population have some of the symptoms of dyslexia
- Dyslexia runs in families
- With proper instruction people with dyslexia can learn to read and write well
Common Signs of Dyslexia:
Not all people experiece the same symptoms and/or the same degree of severity. The list below is comprised of some of the most common signs.
Not all people experiece the same symptoms and/or the same degree of severity. The list below is comprised of some of the most common signs.
- Difficulty producing rhyming words
- Difficulty in identifying and manipulating sounds in words
- Difficulty in learning to speak
- Difficulty in learning letters and their sounds
- Difficulty in organizing written and spoken language
- Reading quickly enough to comprehend
- Persisting with and comprehending longer reading assignments
- Poor spelling
- Mixing up sounds and syllables in long words
- Difficulty in memorizing the alphabet and math facts
- Difficulty in learning a foreign language
- A close relative with dyslexia
Can someone with dyslexia become a successful reader?
According to the International Dyslexia Association, "With proper help, many people with dyslexia can learn to read and write well. Early identification and treatment is the key to helping individuals with dyslexia achieve in school and in life. Most people with dyslexia need help from a teacher, tutor, or therapist specially trained in using a multisensory, structured language approach. It is important for these individuals to be taught by a systematic and explicit method that involves several senses (hearing, seeing, touching) at the same time. Many individuals with dyslexia need one-on-one help so that they can move forward at their own pace. In addition, students with dyslexia often need a great deal of structured practice and immediate, corrective feedback to develop automatic word recognition skills."
According to the International Dyslexia Association, "With proper help, many people with dyslexia can learn to read and write well. Early identification and treatment is the key to helping individuals with dyslexia achieve in school and in life. Most people with dyslexia need help from a teacher, tutor, or therapist specially trained in using a multisensory, structured language approach. It is important for these individuals to be taught by a systematic and explicit method that involves several senses (hearing, seeing, touching) at the same time. Many individuals with dyslexia need one-on-one help so that they can move forward at their own pace. In addition, students with dyslexia often need a great deal of structured practice and immediate, corrective feedback to develop automatic word recognition skills."
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