Dyslexia Friendly Teaching Materials
Dyslexia Friendly Teaching Materials
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The Myths About Dyslexia
Many people think dyslexics are lazy and just need to try harder. However, dyslexia is a neurobiological learning disability that requires formal diagnosis and multisensory structured reading instruction to create lasting literacy skills.
Kids with dyslexia are just as likely to have above average IQs as their peers. There is zero correlation between IQ and dyslexia.
Myth 1: Dyslexia is caused by poor vision
Despite its origin as “word-blindness,” dyslexia is not caused by vision impairments. Instead, it is a neurological processing difference that impedes the accurate and automatic links between sounds and letters. Students with dyslexia have difficulty with spelling, reading, and writing comprehension.
This myth likely stems from the fact that many “treatments” for dyslexia involve visual techniques such as colored overlays or eye tracking exercises. These are merely tools to help compensate for the learning difference, not a cure for it.
Children with dyslexia can be very intelligent, and they can make progress in reading even though they have dyslexia. They can catch up to their peers if they get the right instruction and support. Research shows that it’s the type of instruction and practice that makes the difference, not how hard kids try. This is why it is so important that teachers be knowledgeable about dyslexia and understand what to look for.
Myth 2: Dyslexia is a genetic disorder
This is a false myth because dyslexia can be overcome with the proper help and intervention. It is a learning disability that can be found in all children regardless of race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status. It is a neurological disorder that affects how the brain processes language. Dyslexia can also be known as'specific language disability,' 'dysphonetic deficit,' 'orthographic deficit,' or 'word retrieval deficit.' The term that is used depends on the professional doing the assessment as it is the vocabulary that they have been trained to use.
Children who are exhibiting characteristics of dyslexia often start showing signs in the preschool years and should be evaluated at that time by a qualified professional. It is important for parents to educate themselves about the warning signs of dyslexia so they can identify them and request the appropriate help for their child. It is also important for teachers to know the warning signs so they can recognize them in their students and alert them to potential issues.
Myth 3: Dyslexia is a learning disability
Dyslexia is a neurological learning disability symptoms of dyslexia that causes difficulties with accurate and fluent word recognition, spelling and decoding. It also often leads to secondary problems in reading comprehension and vocabulary acquisition.
Some people with dyslexia have high intellectual capacity, but they still struggle to read because of the way their brains process language-based information. For this reason, it can be very damaging when someone struggling with dyslexia is told that they simply need to work harder, or that their difficulties are due to their lack of effort.
Unfortunately, these myths can make it difficult for people with dyslexia to get the help they need. In many cases, they are left to struggle alone because parents and teachers assume that a child will catch up with their peers later on. This is an inexcusable blow to a child’s self-esteem. If a child is showing signs of difficulty with reading, it’s important to have them assessed for dyslexia as soon as possible to prevent further blows to their self-esteem.
Myth 4: Dyslexia is a disorder
The term dyslexia has become more well known in recent years, but many misconceptions remain. As Lexercise therapists communicate with parents of students with learning differences, they’re often surprised by the number of myths surrounding dyslexia.
Dyslexia is not a visual problem or something people see backwards, though children who have dyslexia may sometimes write and read their letters and words reversed. This is not a sure sign, however. Many students with dyslexia do not reverse their letters and may even show no signs of writing or reading backwards at all.
It is also important to understand that dyslexia is a lifelong issue. While intervention makes a difference, kids with dyslexia will always have difficulties with accurate and fluent reading. They will also struggle with spelling and other secondary reading and language-based issues. The good news is that there are plenty of strategies and tools for struggling readers, so they can overcome these difficulties and develop their own heightened strengths.