What is Dyslexia?According to the International Dyslexia Association the formal definition of dyslexia is:
“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.” In other words, students with dyslexia are born with a brain that processes language differently. It is often characterized by difficulties in single-word reading, spelling, and pronouncing some words. Each child is unique in the way that dyslexia effects them. Click here to watch a short video on what dyslexia is. |
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Some common indicators of dyslexia include:
Common Characteristics
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Pre-K and Kindergarten
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First -Third Grade
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Fourth Grade and Beyond
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Click here to link to a bookmark from AISD that highlights the risk factors for dyslexia.
Click here to link to an EXCELLENT resource from the Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity - Signs of Dyslexia page
Click here to link to an EXCELLENT resource from the Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity - Signs of Dyslexia page
A Few Ways to Support Your Student At Home
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Read aloud to your student (or take turns reading every other page) and ask comprehension questions as you read together.
Use TEA approved online reading programs like Learning Ally or AISD read aloud programs like Mackin Via or Pebble Go that read books aloud to students. Practice sight words. The more repetition and exposure to these high frequency words, the deeper the connections become in the brain to move those words from short term to long term memory.
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Famous People with Dyslexia
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There are a TON of brilliant minds out there!! Click here to get more information on famous people who are dyslexic.
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Further Resources |
Click here for more resources from AISD.
Click here for more resources from the Dyslexia Center of Austin. Click here for some basic facts about dyslexia from the International Dyslexia Association. Explore their site for more information!! Click here for more information about dyslexia from Understood.org. |