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Learning with dyslexia
What is dyslexia?
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Understanding dyslexia
Dyslexia at a Glance
- Dyslexia is the name for specific learning disabilities in reading.
- Dyslexia is often characterized by difficulties with accurate word recognition, decoding and spelling.
- Dyslexia may cause problems with reading comprehension and slow down vocabulary growth.
- Dyslexia may result in poor reading fluency and reading out loud.
- Dyslexia is neurological and often genetic.
- Dyslexia is not the result of poor instruction.
- With the proper support, almost all people with dyslexia can become good readers and writers.
Kelli Sandman-Hurley
Ted-ed video
Kelli Sandman-Hurley urges us to think again about dyslexic brain function and to celebrate the neuro-diversity of the human brain.
Jonathan Buchanan
The hidden advantages of dyslexia TedxWarwickED video
- 3:10 unique skills
- 4:50 strengths
- 7:20 how dyslexics can help
The Closer You Get, The Bigger I Look
New Zealand music video supporting Dyslexia Action Week
Written by Don McGlashan, produced by Sean Donnelly and performed by dDubAn in-depth look
Boston Children's Hospital has a one-page comprehensive overview of what dyslexia is. You can visit tabs "In Depth," "Testing & Diagnosis," "Treatment," and "Research and Clinical Trials" for additional information.
Need more information?
Visit the following websites for more information or books:
Eric Alexander Memorial Library
Link to this smore: https://www.smore.com/1astm
See Mrs. Veling (aveling@landmarkschool.org) in the library for additional resources.