Overview of Dyslexia
Dyslexia is an unexpected difficulty in learning to read. Dyslexia takes away an individual’s ability to read quickly and automatically, and to retrieve spoken words easily, but it does not dampen one’s creativity and ingenuity.
(Source: The Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity)
1 in 5 students have a learning difference called dyslexia.
If you suspect your child has dyslexia, early intervention can improve success. Dyslexia is identifiable with 92% accuracy in children at ages 5.5-6.5 years. 9 out of 10 students will read at or above grade level if they can be identified and receive support in their early elementary years. (Source: Educational Pathways Academy).
Here are some recommended steps to take:
Look at these three articles to see if it resonates with what you’re seeing with your child
Dyslexia Fact Sheet from understood.org
Seek out a diagnosis - the INW Dyslexia Alliance offers this service, or here are some other providers in the INW area who are able to help with this.
Continue to learn more about what dyslexia is and how you can support your child in the classroom and throughout everyday life. The image on the right by Learning Ally does a nice job of giving suggestions in this area and there are many other great resources to look into when you’re ready.
Discover actionable next steps you can take to get your student the support they need based on the stage in literacy they’re in.
