Topic: Dyslexia
Definition
A brain-based learning disability that specifically impairs a person's ability to read.
Expert: Guinevere Eden Ph.D.
Expert: Evelyn Johnson, Ph.D
Expert: Evelyn Johnson, Ph.D
Expert: John Gabrieli 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.
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Dyslexia Resources
This module provides materials and support that link the available research to improved teacher practice in improving literacy skills of older students.
Topic: Dyslexia, Interventions, Reading Disabilities, Adolescent Literacy
Read Nebraska's technical assistance document on dyslexia.
Topic: Dyslexia
This toolkit provides activities and resources to assist practitioners in designing and delivering intensive interventions in reading and mathematics for K-12 students with significant learning difficulties and disabilities. It is based on the Center on Instruction's Intensive Interventions for Students Struggling in Reading and Mathematics: A Practice Guide.
Topic: Dyslexia, Interventions, Reading Disabilities
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://improvingliterarcy.org
