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What is Dyslexia?

Dyslexia is a specific learning disability of neurobiological origin affecting reading, spelling, and language processes. Learn about its characteristics, challenges, and useful tips for support.

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What is Dyslexia?

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  1. What is Dyslexia? • Dys – means bad, difficult or heard • Lexis – pertains to words or that vocabulary of a language as distinguished from its grammar • A specific learning disability that is neurobiological in origin.

  2. Characteristics • Problems in • Reading and spelling • Languages processes • Reading comprehension • Mathematics • (Poor) self-esteem • Letter reversals • Eye movement differences in reading • Attention

  3. Characteristics • Auditory processing problems • Visual processing problems • Poor organizational skills • Attention deficits • Written output difficulties

  4. Some Useful Tips… • Encouragement • Extra coaching lessons after school • Short and simple instructions • Phonics lesson and reinforcement • Differentiated spelling list • Visuals in worksheet • Extra time for assignments

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