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Research shows early intervention is the key.
Research shows early intervention is the key.
Learning difficulties are usually neurological in nature meaning they are caused by parts of the brain functioning differently to other learners.
Learning difficulties often run in families with other members of the extended family experiencing some form of difficulty as well. However, this is not always the case.
Learning difficulties are:
Learning difficulties often run in families with other members of the extended family experiencing some form of difficulty as well. However, this is not always the case.
Learning difficulties are:
- not related to low intelligence
- present in all ethnic, socio-economic and cultural groups
- not related to the amount of effort or support provided to the child.
What is dyslexia?"Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurological in origin. It is characterised by difficulties with accurate and/or 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." IDA Dyslexia Handbook What Every Family Should Know p.g. 2.
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How widespread is dyslexia?
What are the common characteristics of dyslexia?
Dyslexia occurs on a spectrum, meaning that no two individuals will present with exactly the same characteristics or difficulties. A child or adult with dyslexia will usually display several of the characteristics mentioned below, and these will persist over time, usually interfering with learning. For some students, reading and spelling will be easier on some days than others, this inconsistency can be frustrating for parents, teachers and the child themselves.
Oral Language
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Reading
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Written Expression/
Spelling
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How is dyslexia diagnosed and treated?
The Australian Dyslexia Association provides pre-assessment and full assessments. Alternatively, assessment can be provided by Registered Psychologists.
People with dyslexia can learn, but they often require specialised therapy which is targeted to their language-based learning difference. Whilst not a cure, The International Dyslexia Association recommends:
Explicit - instruction of reading, spelling and writing where learning is directly taught, modelled and deliberate practice provided to over learn individual skills.
Systematic and cumulative - instruction needs to be presented in a logical sequence beginning with simple and moving onto more complex concepts, always building on the known and providing ample opportunity for review and revision.
Structured - procedures for introducing, reviewing and practicing concepts.
People with dyslexia can learn, but they often require specialised therapy which is targeted to their language-based learning difference. Whilst not a cure, The International Dyslexia Association recommends:
Explicit - instruction of reading, spelling and writing where learning is directly taught, modelled and deliberate practice provided to over learn individual skills.
Systematic and cumulative - instruction needs to be presented in a logical sequence beginning with simple and moving onto more complex concepts, always building on the known and providing ample opportunity for review and revision.
Structured - procedures for introducing, reviewing and practicing concepts.
Want to learn more? Below are some links to support your understanding of Dyslexia.
Suggested Readings
Moats, L. C., & Dakin, K. E. (2008). Basic facts about dyslexia and other reading problems. Baltimore: The International Dyslexia Association.
Shaywitz, S. (2003). Overcoming dyslexia: A new and complete science-based program for reading problems at any level. New York: Knopf.
IDA. (2014). IDA Dyslexia Handbook What Every Family Should Know. Baltimore: The International Dyslexia Association.
IDA. (2013). IDA Dyslexia in the Classroom: What Every Teacher Needs to Know. Baltimore: The International Dyslexia Association.
Moats, L. C., & Dakin, K. E. (2008). Basic facts about dyslexia and other reading problems. Baltimore: The International Dyslexia Association.
Shaywitz, S. (2003). Overcoming dyslexia: A new and complete science-based program for reading problems at any level. New York: Knopf.
IDA. (2014). IDA Dyslexia Handbook What Every Family Should Know. Baltimore: The International Dyslexia Association.
IDA. (2013). IDA Dyslexia in the Classroom: What Every Teacher Needs to Know. Baltimore: The International Dyslexia Association.

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