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.
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: Nadine Gaab Ph.D.
Expert: Guinevere Eden Ph.D.
Expert: John Gabrieli Ph.D.
Expert: Guinevere Eden Ph.D.
Expert: Evelyn Johnson, Ph.D
Expert: Evelyn Johnson, Ph.D
Expert: John Gabrieli Ph.D.
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Dyslexia Resources
Learning to read is a challenge for many kids, but most can become good readers if they get the right help.These tips can help you recognize when a child is struggling and learn how to find help.
Topic: Reading Disabilities, Dyslexia
IDA's definition of dyslexia.
Topic: Dyslexia
Read this infographic to learn how dyslexia fits within an IEP in Tennessee.
Topic: Dyslexia, Assessments
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 © 2021 National Center on Improving Literacy. https://improvingliterarcy.org
