Topic: Dyslexia
Definition
A brain-based learning disability that specifically impairs a person's ability to read.
Expert: Donald Compton, Ph.D
Expert: Susan Lowell
This infographic examines the online presence of dyslexia across 195 countries.
Researchers conducted a meta-analysis involving studies conducted over the last 4 decades that aimed to improve reading outcomes for Grade K-5 students with or at risk for dyslexia. They were primarily interested to know the factors and characteristics which were consistently associated with effective interventions and outcomes.
The Literacy For All: Equitable Practices for Reading & Dyslexia Series
This session will share evidence-based reading practices that can be used in response to screening to address students who show risks for reading difficulties or dyslexia.
The Literacy For All: Equitable Practices for Reading & Dyslexia Series
This session wil discuss the characteristics of strong reading screening assessments and investigate the pre-literacy and early literacy areas (or behaviors) that are predictive of future reading success.
Explore dyslexia legislation and related initiatives in your state with this interactive map. Read an overview of legislation, requirements, and initiatives that discus dyslexia in K-12 settings.
This toolkit provides information about dyslexia and how to best support the literacy development of students with dyslexia. Explore the five sections to learn more about what dyslexia is, how schools can screen students for dyslexia risk, using data to identify supports for students with dyslexia, what effective reading instruction looks like, and how to intensify reading instruction for students with dyslexia.
This toolkit helps parents and educators learn about dyslexia and how to support the literacy development of students with dyslexia.
Breaking down the truth about Dyslexia.
Signs of typical reading development and possible indicators of risk for dyslexia.
Expert: John Gabrieli Ph.D.
Expert: Guinevere Eden Ph.D.
Expert: Evelyn Johnson, Ph.D
Expert: John Gabrieli Ph.D.
Expert: Susan Lowell
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 © 2023 National Center on Improving Literacy. https://improvingliteracy.org