This video presentation summarizes the basics on dyslexia, and ways that dyslexics can seek help and accomodations. Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability, and people with it have difficulty reading, spelling, writing, and pronouncing words. However, it’s important to remember that Individuals with dyslexia are typically normal to above average intelligence.
Back to Basics: An Overview of Dyslexia
In fact, many dyslexics are gifted in art, music, math, and sports. Effective intervention for dyslexia should include an explicit, systematic, cumulative-instructions design to promote understanding, memory, and use of spoken and written language. Perhaps most importantly, parents should be sure to recieve support from schools, and if necessary, reference the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, a law that governs special education.
In addition to accommodations, you’ll also want to get a program started to develop the micro-skills that are weak.
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Key Takeaways:
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Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability, causing difficulties in reading, spelling, writing and pronouncing words.
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Individuals with dyslexia often have normal to above average intelligence, even gifted in art, music, math, and sports.
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Effective intervention for dyslexia should include an explicit, systematic, cumulative-instructions design.
Author Quote
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“Dyslexia is a life-long condition. However, with proper intervention, children with dyslexia can learn to read and write. Early intervention is critical and its very effective.”
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