What is dyslexia?

Question

Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability that affects reading and spelling despite adequate instruction and opportunity to learn. It refers to a cluster of symptoms, which result in people having difficulties with specific language skills, particularly reading. Students with dyslexia usually experience difficulties with other language skills such as spelling, writing, and pronouncing words. Dyslexia is sometimes referred to as a specific reading disability and can also cause problems with writing and math.

Answer 1

Dyslexia means difficulty in reading. Dyslexia can be overcome by using a method which suits the reader. The learner who struggles needs boosts of confidence in reading correctly. He or she most likely had bad experiences trying very hard to attend to instruction and was disheartened with poor results. My approach when working with dyslexia students is to search for materials that they enjoy reading about. I administer a rigorous lesson approach to the level of reading already mastered which instills assurance for the next step, a higher level of learning.