Dyslexia

Revealing the Mysteries of Dyslexia Through Video Games What is dyslexia? Ellen Kuwana, a Neuroscience for Kids staff writer says that “Dyslexia is a disorder that is characterized by a difficulty processing words” (Kuwana). Another way to describe dyslexia is as the American Heritage Dictionary defines it: “A learning disability marked by impairment in the ability to read.” (Hoiland). Reading does not come naturally as does speaking. One must activate certain areas of their brain to…

This story about dyslexia really explained a condition that I knew little about, and how it is commonly misconceived by the general populous. By dictionary (standard) definition Dyslexia is the inability of otherwise normal children to read. Dyslexic children are in a separate category from kids that can’t read due to personal issues: such as poverty, brain damage, or vision impairments. Although there are scientists who disagree, the accepted cause for Dyslexia is the inheritance of a…

In the recent years dyslexia has been coming to light about what causes dyslexia. Dyslexia is a genetic learning disability that effects more than reading, writing, and speaking, although there is biological changes that happen in the left hemisphere of the brain shows if a person has dyslexia besides symptoms of delayed literacy and language development. In recent discussions of dyslexia the support from schools and parents make this challenging for the student to learn, a controversial issue…

I decided to do my topic on dyslexia. A lot of people struggle with dyslexia, including me. Dyslexia is a reading and writing disorder that makes it complicated to see letters right, words right, or general symbols. it is estimated that 1 in 10 people have dyslexia. Over 40 million people have it, but only 2 million know. Dyslexia is a big disorder that people don’t usually think about. unfortunately i have to, because i have been diagnosed with it. I was tested for it my 6th grade year and…

Developmental dyslexia is considered by some to be a lacking of reading skills in spite of the persons intellectual ability or education level. There has been a pervasive amount of research done in the last 40 years on developmental dyslexia; thus, dyslexia, has been proven to be a neurobiological syndrome. A strong link has also been proven that the genes related to developmental dyslexia do transfer from mother and/or father to their children. The research has also shown us that reading is…

children with dyslexia. What does Dyslexia mean? Dyslexia is defined as weaknesses in spelling, decoding words and word detection. Problems in phonological processing of sounds result in the failure to read. Such difficulties can affect acquiring vocabulary, academics and reading comprehension. What are the characteristics of Dyslexia? The most prominent characteristic of dyslexia is incompetency in reading words although given the correct instruction. The most common difficulties in dyslexia…

evaluated to see how a person learns. There are three types of ways that could hinder learning. The first is a learning disability called dyslexia. Then second there are visual learners. And last they are people who have test anxiety. First there is dyslexia. Many people are faced with a disability which can hinder their learning. Some people have dyslexia which a person knows the answer but has trouble putting it down on paper. They either put their letters backwards or in the wrong…

Dyslexia is a learning disorder that impedes the student’s ability to read and comprehend a text. Individuals with dyslexia struggles with phonemic awareness, in which they fail to recognize the way words break down according to sound. EBP shows that the best way to treat individuals with dyslexia is by facilitating mastery and competence. It is an intervention in which the OT practitioner or the teacher adjusts/break down tasks, introduce small chunks of reading, and gradually progress into…

strength” model of early identification where parents and teachers can easily see the warning signs of dyslexia (p. 93). The two key components are a weakness in getting to the sounds of words with strengths in thinking and reasoning, and then ensuring the child has assistance for their weakness and accommodations for their strengths (p. 93). Some early warning signs in the primary grades for dyslexia are a delay in speaking, difficulties with pronunciation or continued “baby talk” past what is…

important insight for learners and particularly those learners with Dyslexia. Dyslexia, a specific word reading disability causing a deficit in phonological awareness (PA) fluency and comprehension, affects 72% of the children in Alberta with learning disabilities. Through years of research in the field of dyslexia, empirical evidence demonstrates that prevention by way of early intervention is the most successful method to offset dyslexia (Shaywitz, Morris, & Shaywitz, 2008, p. 462-463).…