Dyslexia is Neurobiological Dyslexia is a learning disorder that affects reading and writing skills. It is considered a phonological disorder because it primarily affects the ability to process and manipulate phonemes, the smallest units of sound in a word. People with dyslexia have difficulty recognizing and decoding the sounds of letters in words. This can…
Dyslexia in Young Adult and Adulthood As a reading practitioner, knowing the possible signs of dyslexia is a prerequisite. While only a psychologist or neurologist can diagnose dyslexia, all of the stakeholders in a child’s life can and should be aware of what to look for. Sally Shaywitz calls them clues to dyslexia and signs…
What are the signs and symptoms of dyslexia in a kindergarten or first grader? As you know, early intervention is imperative. It’s still not too late! (Actually, a diagnosis and remediation is never too late.) The likelihood of a kindergartener of first grader overcoming reading difficulties is As a reading practitioner, knowing the possible signs…
Does My Preschool Child Have Dyslexia? Early intervention is key. Suspecting that your preschool child has dyslexia means that you are way ahead of the game as a parent, and your child is so lucky! Identifying dyslexia in a preschool child as young as age 4 is possible. An early diagnosis of dyslexia means your…
