A PowerPoint presentation on the causes, treatment, classroom accommodations and assistive technologies for the learning disability Dyslexia

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2. Dyslexia
dys
poor or
inadequate
lexis
words or
language
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3. The Federation of Neurologists: "a
disorder in children who, despite
conventional classroom experience,
fail to attain the language skills of
reading, writing, and spelling
commensurate with their intellectual
abilities.”
The U.S. National Institutes of Health:
“Dyslexia is a learning disability that
can hinder a person's ability to read,
write, spell, and sometimes speak”.

6. Causes Difficulty with
letter recognition
and decoding
Struggles with
reading
fluency
Difficulty with
spelling
Difficulty with
writing or expressing
thoughts in written
form
Difficulty with
recognizing and/or
remembering sight
words
Difficulty with oral
language, such as
pronouncing words
correctly or
understanding idioms
Difficulty with
organizing thoughts
or information
Difficulty with
following multi-
step directions
Difficulty with
sequencing
Difficulty with
time
management
Misreading or
skipping words
or lines while
reading
Reversing
letters or
numbers
Difficulty with math,
including basic
calculation or
understanding word
problems
The trouble
with recalling
facts or details
Difficulty with
memorization.

7. 1. Multisensory
Education: The
teaching method
uses a mix of visual,
auditory, and
kinesthetic cues to
help the dyslexic
mind process
information.
2. Phonemic
Awareness Training:
This treatment is
aimed at improving
the child's ability to
differentiate
between sounds and
recognize different
sound patterns in
words and
sentences.
3. Vision Therapy:
This therapy aims to
improve visual
perception and
neuromuscular
control, which could
be the cause of
dyslexia.
4. Assistive
Technologies: Tools
like text-to-speech and
speech-to-text
software and the use
of spell-checker and
word prediction apps
can help dyslexics to
communicate and
learn more effectively.
Treatment options for dyslexia

8. 5. Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy:
CBT aims to identify
and change negative
thought patterns and
irrational beliefs that
affect the dyslexic
student's self-esteem
and academic
performance.
6. Medication: There
is no specific
medication for
dyslexia, but
medications like
Ritalin and Adderall
used to managing
ADHD have helped
some dyslexic
students.
7. Language
Therapy: An
approach that seeks
to teach the child
language and reading
skills, the treatment
includes modelling of
language usage,
explicit instruction
on grammar, and
other techniques.
8. Individualized
Education Plan (IEP):
This plan identifies
the student's
weaknesses,
accommodations,
and the appropriate
aids necessary to
help them achieve
academic success.
Treatment options for dyslexia

9. Classroom Accommodations and Strategies for Students with Dyslexia
1.
Providing
extra time
for reading
and
writing
tasks
2. Allowing
access to
audiobook
s and text-
to-speech
software
3. Using
multisensory
approaches
(e.g. visual
aids,
manipulative
s) to
reinforce
learning
4. Breaking
down
complex
tasks into
smaller,
more
manageabl
e steps
5. Providing
a quiet,
distraction-
free
environmen
t for
studying
and testing

10. Classroom Accommodations and Strategies for Students with Dyslexia
6.
Encouraging
self-advocacy
and providing
opportunities
for students
to articulate
their
strengths and
needs
7. Regularly
checking in
with the
student to
assess their
progress and
adjust
accommodati
ons as
necessary
8. Teaching
decoding,
phonemic
awareness,
and other
reading skills
through direct
instruction or
specialized
programs
9. Using a
variety of
assessment
methods (e.g.
visual, oral,
written) to
allow for
different
learning styles
and to assess
understanding
10. Collaborating
with other school
professionals
(e.g. special
education
teacher, speech
therapist) to
provide
additional
support and
services as
needed.
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11. Text-to-speech software: This
software reads text aloud and can help
individuals who struggle with reading.
Audiobooks: Audiobooks are a
great tool for dyslexic individuals who
have difficulty reading. They allow the
individual to listen to a book instead of
reading it.
Speech recognition software:
Speech recognition software allows
individuals to dictate their thoughts,
rather than having to type them out.
Dyslexia-friendly fonts: There
are many fonts available that are
specifically designed to be easier to
read for individuals with dyslexia.
Spelling and grammar
checkers: Spelling and grammar
checkers can be helpful for dyslexic
individuals who struggle with writing
and spelling.
Electronic organizers:
Electronic organizers can help
individuals with dyslexia to stay
organized and manage their time.
Reading guides: Reading
guides can help dyslexic
individuals to focus on a single
line of text at a time.
Coloured overlays:
Coloured overlays placed over
text can help dyslexic individuals
to read more easily by reducing
visual stress.
Assistive
Technologies
for
Students
with
Dyslexia

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