Dyslexia

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Dyslexia

• By Loren and Mary

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What is it?

• A recently recognized syndrome.
• Learners reverse letters and numbers
• They see mirror images of characters (ex. bor
  d)
• They cant remember sequences

• People with dyslexia have trouble with
  processing, perceptual, and attention/
  concentration

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What causes Dyslexia?

• Developmental Dyslexia
• A neurological disorder which interferes with the
  acquisition of language.
• Congenital and developmental traits

• Acquired Dyslexia
• Thought to be brought about by early ear
  infections which cause hearing loss (acquired
  dyslexia)
• A health related disorder dealing with vision

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Who has it?

• More commonly found in men than in women 31 to
  51
• Found in all groups of people regardless of age,
  race, or income

• People with vision problems.
• Those who are late talkers as babies are 60
  more likely to have dyslexia.

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Some Stats

• 10 of the US population have dyslexia.
• 80 of people with learning disabilities have
  dyslexia.
• Only 5 of dyslexics are ever diagnosed.
• Left handed people are more likely to suffer from
  dyslexia

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Dyslexia and Math

• Dyslexic students have trouble with sequencing.
  Have trouble getting numbers in the correct order
  and reversing the order.
• Multiplication and division are the most
  difficult for the child to master

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Teaching those with dyslexia

• Use multi-sensory teaching.
• Incorporate games into your lessons.
• Individualize your worksheets to help those with
  dyslexia.
• Relate word problems to things in their lives
  (will give them visualization)
• Teach in small steps dont move on until the
  student is ready.
• Teach them how to talk through a problem.

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Warning Signs

• If there is a family history of learning
  problems.
• Difficulties in spelling.
• Confusion over left and right.
• Writing letters or numbers backwards.
• Difficulties with math(s)
• Difficulties with organizing.
• Difficulties following 2 or 3 step instructions

• Slow reading
• Unable to recall numbers in proper order (ex.
  Phone numbers)
• Hesitant speech
• Poor ability finding way around or finding car in
  parking lot OR excellent ability to find way
  around

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All teachers are teachers of pupils with special
education needs (revised Code of Practice)
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Sources

• http//www.dyslexia-ca.org/
• http//www.dyslexia-adults.com/
• http//www.dyslexia-teacher.co.uk/
• http//www.dyslexia-parent.com/
• http//www.devdix.com/
• http//www.audiblox2000.com/
• http//www.gavinreid.co.uk/