Research abstract

Stop the Dyslexia Debate

There are still people who do not believe dyslexia is a real diagnosis. Are there ways you could change the myth? The debate will likely go on longer because districts and unions fight the costs and continued education in order to help our students to succeed. By Education Week

Laura Lurns Last updated February 15, 2017 · 1 min read

Learning differences can be a controversial thing. Lately there has been a lot of research done to establish that not all people can learn the same way. Still, not everyone believes that there is a truth behind the science that has proven learning differences exists. People can get into heated arguments over this matter. How do we end this debate?

Are learning differences a real thing? It depends who you ask. Some people would say there is, while others say there isn’t. People are convinced that learning problems are contrived and only imagined, and that there is no real problem. Why would this be something to argue about? Is it really worth arguing about? We only need to worry about finding an answer!

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Several people debated over the topic that dyslexia was “mythological.”
Some even stating that dyslexia is comparable to the idea of global warming not being true.
One of the most important is: How can we most effectively train teachers to screen for the condition?

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A screener is a starting point, not a diagnosis. If your child might need formal accommodations (an IEP or 504 plan), or you suspect a vision, hearing or medical cause, pursue a professional evaluation too. That is the only route to those supports.

Laura Lurns · Learning Success expert Writes about the learning brain for parents who want plain answers. Every article is grounded in current neuroscience and classroom practice.

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