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What is Dyslexia?
The International Dyslexia Association / NICHD Research Definition of Dyslexia, 2002
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.
The International Dyslexia Association / NICHD Research Definition of Dyslexia, 2002
One of the most common learning disabilities is dyslexia. The word "dyslexia" was first used in 1895 to describe a child with normal intelligence who exhibited difficulty in learning to read. It comes from the Greek meaning "difficulty with words or language."
Dyslexia is believed to have a biological basis, caused by an unusual organization of certain neuronal connections or brain cells, the details of which are under active investigation.
Individuals with dyslexia may have problems in reading, spelling, speaking, listening or writing. These individuals show lower achievement on reading and reading related measures than would be expected given their overall intellectual aptitude. Dyslexia seems to run in families and it is now thought to have a genetic basis. Approximately 4 - 15% of the population may be affected by dyslexia.
Children with dyslexia learn differently. With appropriate intervention, they can perform well in a regular classroom.
Center for the Study of Learning, Georgetown Medical Center
Is my child dyslexic?
Individuals with dyslexia have trouble with reading, writing, spelling and/or math even though they have the ability and have had opportunities to learn. Individuals with dyslexia can learn, but they often need specialized instruction to overcome the problem. Often these individuals, who have talented and productive minds, are said to have a language learning difference. ...
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