Definition
of Dyslexia (International Dyslexia Association)
Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurological 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
Characteristics of Dyslexia
· Difficulty with accurate and fluent word recognition
· Poor reading fluency
· Poor decoding abilities
· Misreads common words
· Poor spelling skills
· Difficulties with written language
Resources for More Information about Dyslexia
The International Dyslexia Association: The IDA is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals with dyslexia, their families, and the communities that support them. They have affordable membership options for parents of students with dyslexia. www.interdys.org
Alabama Scottish Rite Learning Center: This organization provides testing to determine if a student may have dyslexia. Their website also contains resources about dyslexia. www.alsrlcenter.org
The Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity: Sally Shaywitz, author of Overcoming Dyslexia, is the co-director of this center. Their website contains links to resources for parents and teachers. dyslexia.yale.edu
Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurological 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
Characteristics of Dyslexia
· Difficulty with accurate and fluent word recognition
· Poor reading fluency
· Poor decoding abilities
· Misreads common words
· Poor spelling skills
· Difficulties with written language
Resources for More Information about Dyslexia
The International Dyslexia Association: The IDA is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals with dyslexia, their families, and the communities that support them. They have affordable membership options for parents of students with dyslexia. www.interdys.org
Alabama Scottish Rite Learning Center: This organization provides testing to determine if a student may have dyslexia. Their website also contains resources about dyslexia. www.alsrlcenter.org
The Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity: Sally Shaywitz, author of Overcoming Dyslexia, is the co-director of this center. Their website contains links to resources for parents and teachers. dyslexia.yale.edu