“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.” (International Dyslexia Association)
Blog Posts about Dyslexia
Read about the signs and causes of dyslexia, as well as how to help your students with dyslexia.
There is so much misunderstanding surrounding dyslexia. Learn about the myths and misconceptions of dyslexia in this post.
Ever wonder what is happening in the brain while you read? This post is all about reading and the brain. This information will also help you understand what is happening when students struggle with learning to read.
Blog Posts About How to Teach Students with Dyslexia
After learning about what is actually happening in the brain while learning to read, read about how this should affect your teaching. Structured Literacy is a teaching approach based on the science of reading. Read all about the elements and guiding principals of Structured Literacy, as well as what it looks like in the classroom.
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