The document discusses dyslexia, which affects 10-15% of students. It is a brain-based reading disorder characterized by slow reading, poor spelling, struggling writing, and mispronouncing words. Those with dyslexia often excel in problem solving, creative thinking, sports, arts, theater, and music. There is no quick fix for dyslexia as it is hereditary, and it is often co-exists with conditions like depression and ADD/ADHD. Support, education, and a tutor trained in a multisensory approach can help those with dyslexia.

1. By Sara Douglas
The word ‘dyslexia’:
If you can’t read it,
say it, or
spell it,
you might have it.

2. -Slow reading
-Poor spelling
-Struggling writer
-Words mispronounced
-Inaccurate word recognition
-all unexpected based on intelligence-

3. Dyslexics often excel in:
*Problem solving
*Creative thinking
*Sports
*The Arts
*Theatre/ Music

4. •Affects 10-15% of students
• Reading = necessary for success
• Under diagnosed
“Just try harder”
• School is frustrating
• Many give up

5. No Quick Fix (beware of snake oil)
Hereditary
Brain-based disorder
Often co-exists with:
•Depression
•ADD/ADHD

6. *Remember “The Bright Side”
*Get educated
*Use a tutor trained in multisensory approach
*Be a supporter and encourager

7. Photos:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jayswww/445116523/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/origami_potato/6121674492/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ognid/2183359343/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pinkcotton/3913458235/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/darrentunnicliff/4232232092/
Information:
International Dyslexia Association’s website
http://www.interdys.org/