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Definition of Dyslexia

  • Dyslexia is a specific disability that is neurological in origin. It is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities.
  • These difficulties typically (but not solely) 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.
  • Although the disorder varies from person to person, common characteristics among people with dyslexia are difficulty with phonological processing (the manipulation of sounds), spelling, and/or rapid visual-verbal responding.

http://nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/reading/conditioninfo/pages/disorders.aspx

International Dyslexia Association (2002) http://eida.org/definition-of-dyslexia/
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Learn About Dyslexia

  • Read literature about dyslexia. Books, such as Overcoming Dyslexia by Dr. Sally Shaywitz, have been crucial
    for many parents in understanding our children’s needs.
  • Check out IDA and MA IDA websites and literature.
  • Take a parent training course in reading intervention so that you can help your
    child at home.
  • Learn more about about state and federal special education laws by becoming a parent consultant through the 
    ​Federation for Children with Special Needs
    .
  • Take a parent advocacy course through a group such as SPAN to understand your child’s rights.
  • Get second opinions through private testing by a university, learning center, educational consultant, speech pathologist, developmental pediatrician, occupational therapist, physical therapist and/or other specialists.
  • Speak to advocates, educators in public schools and private practice, and special education attorneys.
  • Attend seminars, get on mailing lists, and network with others from support groups and LD organizations in your area.
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  • Dyslexia Defined
    • MA Dyslexia Legislation >
      • Legislation Supporters
      • Budget Line Item: Additional language to the traditional Literacy Grant State Budget Line Item
      • MA Legislation Goals
      • MA SLD Facts
  • About Us
    • Neuroscience >
      • Join Us
    • Library Outreach
    • Events
    • Press
  • National Legislation
  • Civil Rights
    • IDEA and Dyslexia
    • 504/American with Disabilities Act and Dyslexia
    • Planning for an IEP
  • Resources
    • State and Fed Policy for Schools during the Covid -19 Emergency
    • Help for Dyslexic Learners
    • Additional Videos
  • Our Blog
  • Contact Us
  • you tube DDMA