What is Dyslexia?
Dyslexia is a language-based learning disorder where the brain processes written language differently. It is neurobiological in origin and is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition.
What Dyslexia Is Not:
Let’s start with what dyslexia is not. It is not a lack of intelligence or motivation. It is not an intellectual or developmental disability. It is not reading or writing letters backwards, lack of educational opportunity, caused by poor eyesight or vision problems, hearing problems, nor is it acquired as the result of a head injury or a degenerative disease. It’s important to remember that a dyslexia diagnosis does not define your child. There are many resources and support systems available to help your child overcome challenges, succeed in school, and build the confidence they need to thrive.
Dyslexia affects 15-20% of the Population.
Intelligence is not a factor.
In fact, people with dyslexia often have a higher than average IQ. Many well known inventors, entrepreneurs, and creative geniuses are diagnosed as dyslexic. Dyslexia is a neurobiological disorder rooted in differences with brain structure and language processing. Early signs of dyslexia may include difficulty in rhyming, recognizing letters, and challenges with phonemic awareness. Dyslexia often coexists with dysgraphia, a condition affecting handwriting and
fine motor skills.
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Dyslexia is often hereditary.
Children have a 50% chance of having dyslexia if one parent has it. And a 100% chance if both parents have it.
Did You Know?
Those with dyslexia use only the right side of the brain to process language, while non-dyslexics use three areas on the left side of the brain to process language.
Dyslexia is a language-based learning difficulty.
For learners with this difficulty, an unexpected gap exists between the potential for learning and school achievement. They may have difficulty with reading, spelling, processing auditory language, or expressing themselves clearly through speaking or writing.
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Some who struggle with reading actually have dyslexia.
Dyslexia affects individuals throughout their lives. While it is a lifelong learning disability, early, intensive, and systematic intervention can help a student keep up and retain his grade level in school, as well as minimize the negative effects dyslexia can have, such as low self-esteem and poor self-concept as a learner. With proper help, many people with dyslexia can learn to read and write well.
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. Students with dyslexia need a great deal of structured practice and immediate, corrective feedback to develop automatic word recognition skills.
