Dyslexia is a brain difference that affects how a person learns reading, spelling, and writing. It affects about 15-20% of the population.
“Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurobiological in origin. It is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities. These difficulties typically result from a deficit in the phonological component of language that is often unexpected in relation to other cognitive abilities and the provision of effective classroom instruction. Secondary consequences may include problems in reading comprehension and reduced reading experience that can impede growth of vocabulary and background knowledge.”
- The International Dyslexia Association
The old saying, “Just wait, and they will catch up,” does not hold up to all the empirical data and support for providing early intervention for struggling readers. (International Dyslexia Association)
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