As a teacher, it’s important to be aware of any barriers your students have when it comes to their learning. For disorders like dyslexia especially, the signs and symptoms can be easily misinterpreted as another issue. This video gives examples of what to look for in a student when suspecting he or she may have dyslexia.
The video also gives information for families, and especially what dyslexia isn’t — it’s not caused by vision problems, it does not affect how a person thinks, and it does not interfere with grasping complex ideas. It does, however, cause late speech, mixing up sounds, trouble memorizing, reversal of numbers and letters, and major spelling problems. It’s important to have your child or student tested if you suspect he or she may have this disorder.
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Key takeaways
- Dyslexia is a developmental reading disorder that occurs in areas of the brain that interpret language.
- Dyslexia is not caused by vision problems, and does not affect how a person thinks or interfere with grasping complex ideas.
- Potential Warning Signs: late speech, mixing up sounds, trouble memorizing, reversal of numbers and letters, and major spelling problems.
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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.
