Topic: Dyslexia

Definition

A brain-based learning disability that specifically impairs a person's ability to read.

Does your state have dyslexia legislation?

Explore dyslexia legislation and related initiatives in the United States of America.

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Dyslexia, Legislation

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Parents & Families, Schools & Districts, State Agencies

Defining Dyslexia

Dyslexia is a brain-based learning disability that specifically impairs a person’s ability to read. For individuals with dyslexia, specific portions of the brain typically associated with important reading processes may not function in the same ways that they do in individuals without dyslexia. Individuals with dyslexia often have difficulty with phonological processing, spelling, or rapid visual-verbal responding. Importantly, dyslexia is related to reading difficulties, not difficulties that arise from intellectual functioning.

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Dyslexia

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Schools & Districts

Neurological Considerations for Dyslexia

Studies report fundamental differences in brain development and activation patterns between individuals with dyslexia and those without.

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Dyslexia

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Schools & Districts

State Policy and Dyslexia

The characteristics of dyslexia legislation.

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Dyslexia, Legislation

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Schools & Districts

Can a young child (under age 6) be diagnosed with dyslexia or at that age is the focus on recognizing warning signs?

Expert: Donald Compton, Ph.D

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Dyslexia, Identification, Screening

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Parents & Families

Does Special Education law include dyslexia?

Expert: Susan Lowell

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Dyslexia, Legislation

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Parents & Families

What can we do to combat the stigma of dyslexia?

Expert: John Gabrieli Ph.D.

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Dyslexia

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Parents & Families

What do we know about what’s different in the brain of a person with dyslexia?

Expert: Guinevere Eden Ph.D.

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Dyslexia

Audience:

Parents & Families

What do you suggest using to support the argument to a school that a dyslexic student needs an Orton-Gillingham based program as part of their IEP? What research or information shows that Orton-Gillingham is the best approach for dyslexia?

Expert: Evelyn Johnson, Ph.D

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Dyslexia, Interventions

Audience:

Parents & Families

What is the relationship between MTSS and diagnosis of dyslexia? Does MTSS slow down the diagnosis?

Expert: Evelyn Johnson, Ph.D

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Dyslexia, Identification

Audience:

Parents & Families

Which is more appropriate for students with dyslexia: an IEP or 504 Plan?

Expert: Susan Lowell

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Dyslexia, Legislation

Audience:

Parents & Families

Why is early intervention so important for kids with dyslexia?

Expert: Jack Fletcher, Ph.D.

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Dyslexia, Interventions

Audience:

Schools & Districts

Screening for Dyslexia

This paper aims to provide an overview and some insight into what is known about screening for dyslexia. Section I provides a brief overview of “what is dyslexia” and the importance of screening for dyslexia risk. In Section II of this paper, we discuss the neurological and behavioral aspects relevant to dyslexia as well as the emerging research in both areas. Section III provides a robust presentation of viewpoints and considerations for best practices in behavioral screening.

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Dyslexia, Screening

Audience:

Schools & Districts, State Agencies

Dyslexia Resources

California Department of Education Dyslexia

California Department of Education

View dyslexia resource guides, California's laws concerning dyslexia, and related information.

Topic: Dyslexia

Teaching Character and Setting in an Inclusion Classroom

Doing What Works

Hear how a kindergarten teacher adapts a lesson on narrative text elements for her special needs students. Instructional strategies include building on background knowledge, using visual materials, character and setting illustrations, and reteaching. Review the related sample material, Kindergarten Lesson Plan: Character and Setting.

Topic: Comprehension, Reading Disabilities, Dyslexia

ACCESS Class Vocabulary Chart

Doing What Works

A reading intervention teacher, uses this vocabulary chart to provide secondary students with a structure for learning word meaning. Watch the presentation in the "See How" section of the "Intensive Intervention" collection, High School Academic Literacy Intervention Class, to see her classroom in action.

Topic: Vocabulary, Interventions, Reading Disabilities, Dyslexia

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