What is dyslexia?


  1. In general, a person with dyslexia tends to have substantially lower reading and spelling achievement than is expected considering his or her measured intelligence and age-appropriate education. This achievement gap is due in large part to deficits in the phonological component of language (phonemic awareness).
  2. Dyslexia refers to a cluster of symptoms, specifically, reading, spelling, writing and pronouncing words.  Secondary symptoms include problems with comprehension and a lack of reading experience that can interfere with vocabulary growth.  
  3. Dyslexia (and its many classifications) is often referred to as a learning disability because it can make it very difficult for a student to succeed without intervention. Many of our students with dyslexia are very bright, but have differences in the way the brain functions when it comes to reading and spelling. Dyslexia is not due to lack of effort or intelligence. When identified and addressed by appropriate teaching methods, individuals with dyslexia can learn successfully. Dyslexia can be  addressed with methods that are tailored to the individual needs. This is the purpose of our diagnostic testing and daily instruction.
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Red Flags Associated with Dyslexia
  1. •Weak phonemic awareness
  2. •Chronic ear infections
  3. •Inability to create words
  4. •Difficulty telling time on an analog clock
  5. •Dreads going to school
  6. •Trouble memorizing math facts
  7. •Difficulty with Directions
  8. •Complaining of stomachaches or headaches
  9. •Poor self image
  10. •Difficulty with spoken language
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