October is Dyslexia Awareness Month
Here are a few things you should know.
What is Dyslexia?
"It is characterized by difficulties with accurate and / or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities. These difficulties typically result from a deficit in the phonological component of language that is often unexpected in relation to other cognitive abilities and the provision of effective classroom instruction. Secondary consequences may include problems in reading comprehension and reduced reading experience that can impede growth of vocabulary and background knowledge."
– Adopted by the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) Board of Directors, Nov. 12, 2002. This Definition is also used by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD).Our L.I.S.D. philosophy
We believe that dyslexic students are intelligent, capable, creative and multi-talented individuals. We feel that language-learning is a talent, and that dyslexic students have a low talent for learning written language skills. These students are three-dimensional thinkers. Two-dimensional symbols as in reading, writing, and spelling need to be taught using a multi-sensory approach and using techniques that teach lifetime skills in order to compensate for their difference.
We feel that by working closely with the regular classroom teacher, we can help make accommodations to allow the dyslexic student equal access to the regular curriculum and therefore enable the student to be successful in the classroom.
Who
Dyslexia occurs in about 1 out of every 10 children! Early identification is best so students can receive the most support possible. After elementary school, the support is minimal to none. While some students do get identified later in their school years, is can be very difficult to help students become successful readers at that point in their lives.
What
Some of the signs associated with dyslexia include:
• Difficulty learning to speak
• Trouble learning letters and their sounds
• Difficulty organizing written and spoken language
• Trouble memorizing number facts
• Difficulty reading quickly enough to comprehend
• Trouble persisting with and comprehending longer reading assignments
• Difficulty spelling
• Trouble learning a foreign language
• Difficulty correctly doing math operations
Why
Bilingual Dyslexia
So how can we help?
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Please check out this impressive list of famous people with dyslexia who made great contributions to society.
"For a dyslexic who does not yet know they are dyslexic, life is like a big high wall you never think you will be able to climb or get over. The moment you understand there is something called dyslexia, and there are ways of getting around the problem, the whole world opens up." Sir Jackie Stewart
Patricia Sutherland
Bilingual Literacy / Dyslexia Specialist
Lakeland Elementary
469-713-5992