Dyslexia

Natalie Gilbert
Professor Lord
ED 300
Dyslexia

What is Dyslexia?
Inability or challenge to read and/or spell
Genetic and neurological

According to…Dyslexia is…
The World Federation of Neurology
“a disorder manifested by difficulty in learning to read despite conventional instruction, adequate intelligence and sociocultural opportunity”
The International Dyslexia Association
“is referred to as a learning disability because students with dyslexia may experience difficulties in other language skills such as spelling, writing, and speaking. It is often referred to as a learning disability because dyslexia can make it very difficult for a student to succeed academically in the typical instructional environment”

Where did Dyslexia come from?
Dr. Samuel Torrey Orton
U.S. neuropsychiatrist
Utilized different approaches
Kinesthetic-tactile reinforcement
Multisensory methods
Orton-Gillingham approach
“teaching the structure of written English using the sounds (phonemes), meaning units (morphemes) and common spelling rules”
Result: neither one of the brain hemispheres governed the way language was formed

How the Brain is Effected
Technology shows that the brain is not very active in the area that connects the speech sounds to word formation
May have flaws in motor or visual parts in the brain

Who does it affect?
It can affect ANYONE!
It does not matter what type of race, gender, age, or background one might have
It is GENETIC

Characteristics
Difficult to:
Spell
Learn and remember words by sight
Enjoy reading
Remember language symbols
Hear words and write them out
Write words or letters clearly
Comprehend reading and relating it to things

How can Dyslexia be Treated?
A doctor usually indicates the first sign
Neurological Exams can be given in order to find out whether the reading problems affect
Intellectual
Achievement
Perceptual
Motor
Linguistic
Adaptive capabilities
Seek help because there are ways in which it can be cured!

Teaching Strategies
Inform students that Dyslexia does not mean mentally slow
Share with class famous people who have this
Oral Blending
Breaking down words into separate parts so that sounds are more clearly heard
Segmentation
Breaking apart words into sounds

Teaching Strategies
Use Multisensory Approaches
Utilize visual, auditory, and kinesthetic methods
Put students with Dyslexia in the front so that they can easily be monitored
Be supportive and no negative comments
Give the student outlined notes so that the main points are clear
Make opportunities for their strengths

References
Nielson, L,B. (2008). Brief reference of student disabilities --with strategies for the classroom. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Pr

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Dyslexia

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