Should My Child Be Evaluated for Dyslexia?
Definition of Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurobiological in origin. It is characterized 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. (Lyon, Shaywitz, & Shaywitz, 2003, p. 2) Individuals with dyslexia may show difficulties in the following areas:
For a more detailed list of red flags, possibly indications of a language based learning disability, broken down by age see “Clues – Signs of Dyslexia” by Yale’s Center for Dyslexia and Creativity. |
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