Dyslexia Basics
How can I find out if my child has dyslexia?
Testing for dyslexia There is no definitive test for dyslexia. There is no specific cut off point, or mark, that says a child definitely has, or does not have, dyslexia. It really depends on the tester and what they decide to use to determine a diagnosis. It’s important to note here that schools will not […]
What is Dyslexia?
Billy seems like many typical third grade boys. He loves to play outside with his friends, is extremely social, and always has a story to tell or a joke to pass along. When asked about school, he says his favorite subjects are recess and lunch. When pressed to find another subject, he picks PE and […]
WHAT DOES A Child WITH DYSLEXIA SEE?
Dyslexia – Learning Disorder Dyslexia is a lifelong brain condition in which a person faces learning difficulty. Dyslexic people cannot correctly recognize the word or the letter sounds appropriate. They have a problem spelling or pronouncing the words correctly. Moreover, people with dyslexia can have trouble with language skills/verbal comprehension, auditory short-term memory, phonological awareness, […]
DYSLEXIA AND ITS SIGN
What Is Dyslexia? Reading is difficult. Our minds need to combine letters to sounds, then place those sounds in the correct order and unit the words together to get sentences and paragraphs so that we can read and understand. Dyslexia affected individuals have difficulty connecting the letters that they see on the screen with the […]
Top 5 Things A Parent of a Child With Dyslexia Should Know
Whether your child has been diagnosed with dyslexia, or you suspect they have it based on things you’re seeing, it can take a while to wrap your head around exactly what that means, and what your next steps need to be. Try not to get overwhelmed with all the information. Take a deep breath. Know […]