Topic: Dyslexia
Definition
A brain-based learning disability that specifically impairs a person's ability to read.
This toolkit helps parents and educators learn about dyslexia and how to support the literacy development of students with 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.
Studies report fundamental differences in brain development and activation patterns between individuals with dyslexia and those without.
The characteristics of dyslexia legislation.
Breaking down the truth about Dyslexia.
Signs of typical reading development and possible indicators of risk for dyslexia.
Expert: Donald Compton, Ph.D
Expert: Susan Lowell
Expert: John Gabrieli Ph.D.
Expert: Guinevere Eden Ph.D.
Expert: Evelyn Johnson, Ph.D
Expert: Evelyn Johnson, Ph.D
Expert: Susan Lowell
Expert: Jack Fletcher, Ph.D.
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.
Dyslexia Resources
Read this webpage to learn about dyslexia and the brain.
Topic: Dyslexia
This tip sheet shares real children's struggles with reading and provides tips for supporting them.
Topic: Interventions, Dyslexia, English Learners
View an example of how standards-aligned instruction for fluency can be taught across the continuum of the MTSS framework.
Topic: Interventions, Reading Disabilities, Dyslexia
The research reported here is funded by awards to the National Center on Improving Literacy from the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, in partnership with the Office of Special Education Programs (Award #: S283D160003). The opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not represent views of OESE, OSEP, or the U.S. Department of Education. Copyright © 2020 National Center on Improving Literacy. https://improvingliterarcy.org
