Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability characterized by difficulties with reading, writing, spelling, and pronouncing words. It is more common in boys than girls and those affected are often gifted and creative. While there is no known cause of dyslexia, it is genetic and linked to chromosome 2. Students with dyslexia often struggle significantly with basic language skills, have inconsistently test scores, and avoid reading aloud. Support includes Individualized Education Programs, printed notes, one-on-one instruction, and follow ups. The International Dyslexia Association is a national resource for those affected by dyslexia.

1. DYSLEXIA
Shelbi Bauer

2. What is delexia?
◦Dyslexia is a language
based learning disability.
Dyslexia refers to people
having difficulties with
language skills. For
example, reading,
writing, spelling and
pronouncing words.

3. Characteristics & Criteria
Characteristics
◦ Dyslexia is more common in
boys than girls
◦ Often gifted and creative
◦ Left and right confusion
Criteria
◦ Student struggles significantly
with basic language skills
◦ Student test scores
inconsistently
◦ Avoids reading aloud

4. Causes & Classification
Causes
◦ There is no known cause for
dyslexia, however it is genetic
and found on chromosome 2.
Classification
◦ IEP's
◦ Printed notes
◦ One on one instruction
◦ Follow ups

5. Resources/Support groups
• International Dyslexia Association (IDA)
• 40 York Rd., 4th Floor
• Baltimore, MD 21204
• Voice: (410) 296-0232 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (410) 296-
0232 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting
◦ This is our country's national resource center for anyone who has
dyslexia.