PPT-What is Dyslexia?

Jessica Flegel Parent Advocate Definition of Dyslexia Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurobiological in origin It is characterized by difficulties with accurate andor fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities These difficulties typically result from a deficit in the phonological component of language that is often unexpected in relation to other cognitive abilities and the provision of effective classroom instruction Secondary consequences may include problems in reading comprehension and reduced reading experience that can impede growth of vocabulary and background knowledge . UCONN Critical Issues in Dyslexia Conference. Dr. Patricia Anderson. CT State Department of Education. Bureau of Special Education. patricia.anderson@ct.gov. . Public Act . 14-39. An Act Establishing the Office of Early Childhood, Expanding Opportunities for Early Childhood Education and . Presented by . Decoding Dyslexia North Carolina. From International Dyslexia Association:. Dyslexia is a Specific Learning Disability that is . Neurobiological. in origin. . Characterized by. Difficulties with . 1. Specific Learning Disabilities. Under IDEA, “Specific Learning Disability (SLD) means a disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes involved in understanding or in using language, spoken or written, that may manifest itself in the imperfect ability to listen, think, speak, read, write, spell, or to do mathematical calculations, including conditions such as perceptual disabilities, brain injury, minimal brain dysfunction, dyslexia, and developmental aphasia. Specific learning disability does not include learning problems that are primarily the result of visual, hearing, or motor disabilities, of mental retardation, of emotional disturbance, or of environmental, cultural, or economic disadvantage.” (34 C.F.R. Section 300.8(c)(10. Parents’ Meeting. Wednesday 29. th. January 2014. What is Dyslexia?. . Specific Learning . Difficulty. The most common special educational need found in schools. .. It is best thought of as a continuum, not a distinct category, as there are no clear cut off points.. SpLD. : All teachers are teachers of SEND. Bronze Level: . Awareness for all teaching & support staff. School commitment. Continuing Professional Development & Awareness of Dyslexia and other . Neuropsych. Profiles Strengths & Weaknesses:. Neurodevelopmental Multisensory Instruction. Tim Conway, Ph.D.. The Morris Center. The Morris Centre Trinidad and Tobago. The Einstein School. University of Florida. Can Do. University of utah reading clinic. . Dr. Kathleen J. Brown. www.uurc.org. 801-265-3951. Dyslexia Basics. Dys = abnormal; not in a positive way . (Greek). Lex = word . (. Greek). Misconceptions (e.g., see backwards, words jump on the page, colored lenses, marching, eye training). MRCGP. . Zahid Asghar. 1 . Niro Siriwardena. 1 . . . Larcombe. J. 2. , . Elfes. C. 2. , . Neden. K. 2. , Salim A. 2. , Smalley D. 2. , Richardson J. 2. , Blow C. 2. 1 . University . of Lincoln, . Insert Date. Insert contact information. Agenda. Overview of Dyslexia. Dyslexia simulations. Should we be concerned?. The Problems . From 5. th. grade on, students are expected to read 10,000 new words each year in their texts (. Kim Stuckey. Kim.Stuckey@dese.mo.gov. Learning Intentions. Debunking . myths . Defining Dyslexia. Review mandates and requirements. Debunking the Myths. Myth. : People with dyslexia see letters or words backwards. . What We have learned. Reading is the fundamental skill upon which all formal education depends. Research now shows that a child who doesn’t learn the reading basics early is unlikely to learn them at all. Any child who doesn’t learn to read early and well will not easily master other skills and knowledge and is unlikely to ever flourish in school or life.. A . specific learning . difficulty. ’ (SLD) . -. when individuals (15%) do . well in some areas of . learning, but . unexpectedly have problems . in others. ‘Dyslexia’ . or . ‘Reading Disorder’ . Dr. Patricia Anderson. CT State Department of Education. Bureau of Special Education. patricia.anderson@ct.gov. . Public Act . 14-39. An Act Establishing the Office of Early Childhood, Expanding Opportunities for Early Childhood Education and . 1 - 7 November 2023. Dyslexia Scotland. Cameron House. Forthside. Way. Stirling. FK8 1QZ. Helpline: 0344 800 8484. info@dyslexiascotland.org.uk. Charity No. SC 000951. As well as difficulties with reading, writing and spelling, dyslexia can also affect:.