Is Reading Difficult For Your Child?
Some studies suggest that the right kinds of instruction provided early enough may rewire the brain so thoroughly that the neurological glitch disappears entirely.
~ TIME Magazine
Reading is crucial to academic and professional success, and even a mild difficulty can prevent a student from reaching his or her potential. Some "red flags" that may indicate reading difficulties are listed below. The purpose of this list is not to diagnose causes of reading struggles or deficiencies; it is to help you be aware of the symptoms of reading difficulties.
Early Childhood
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2nd Grade+
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What We Know Now About Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a specific learning 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 result from a deficit in the phonological component of language. For decades, dyslexics have had to tolerate the challenges of dyslexia on daily levels, without hope that the neurological disorder could be overcome. However, with more research on how the brain functions with and without dyslexia, findings are showing that the tide is changing for those suffering with dyslexia.
An article published by TIME Magazine stated that, "...people with dyslexia are not brain damaged. Brain scans show their cerebrums are perfectly normal, if not extraordinary. Dyslexics, in fact, seem to have a distinct advantage when it comes to thinking outside the box. But a growing body of scientific evidence suggests that there is a glitch in the neurological wiring of dyslexics that makes the reading extremely difficult for them. Fortunately, the science also points to new strategies for overcoming the glitch. The most successful programs focus on strengthening the brain's aptitude for linking letters to the sounds they represent." Read more.
An article published by TIME Magazine stated that, "...people with dyslexia are not brain damaged. Brain scans show their cerebrums are perfectly normal, if not extraordinary. Dyslexics, in fact, seem to have a distinct advantage when it comes to thinking outside the box. But a growing body of scientific evidence suggests that there is a glitch in the neurological wiring of dyslexics that makes the reading extremely difficult for them. Fortunately, the science also points to new strategies for overcoming the glitch. The most successful programs focus on strengthening the brain's aptitude for linking letters to the sounds they represent." Read more.
Spreading Awareness
The Reality
Only 5% of dyslexics
realize it and get help 60% of people with ADD
or ADHD have dyslexia |
Part of any learning process involves spreading awareness to extend the conversation and learn from the ideas of others. The same holds true for learning disorders, notably dyslexia.
Derived from the percentages, here is the volume of people in the United States struggling with dyslexia:
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If people don't know they need or can get help, it's an endless cycle of struggling to cope with one's own (fixable) limitations. Spread the word!
Source: http://www.dyslexia-add.org/; Joan Collins, Director of SpellRead of Greater Baltimore