October is Dyslexia Awareness Month.
Well, we’ve gotten a bit behind in our posts this year - Andrea has been busy with selling her house and moving while Christina was planning a wedding. We have both been hard at work making materials and more training resources we hope to share soon! In the meantime, we wanted to feature a Q&A in honor of the last few days of Dyslexia Awareness Month. Enjoy!
What is Dyslexia?
Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurobiological in origin. Difficulties in fluent word recognition, spelling, and reading decoding are the main characteristics.
How does the term Specific Learning Disability Relate to Dyslexia?
Specific Learning Disability (SLD) is a term used in the Individual with Disabilities Act (IDEA). It describes children who have a disability in reading, writing, or math. Dyslexia is a type of Specific Learning Disability in the area of reading.
How Common is Dyslexia?
Dyslexia is the most well-known reading disorder. According to the International Dyslexia Association As many as 15 - 20 % of the population have some of the symptoms of dyslexia. People with dyslexia may have average to above average intelligence but read at levels that are much lower than expected.
Are there legal reasons for a school to avoid the term Dyslexia?
NO! The US Department of Education has made it clear that nothing prevents a school from using the term dyslexia, dysgraphia (writing), or dyscalculia(math). Using specific terms like dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia can help the team use appropriate research-based interventions.
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