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Definition
Definition
In July, 2020, the following definition of dyslexia was included in Iowa Code.
In July, 2020, the following definition of dyslexia was included in Iowa Code.
"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 abiities and the provision of effective classroom instruction. Secondary consequences may include problems in reading comprehension and reduced reading experiences that can impede growth of vocabulary and background knowledge."
"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 abiities and the provision of effective classroom instruction. Secondary consequences may include problems in reading comprehension and reduced reading experiences that can impede growth of vocabulary and background knowledge."
Dyslexia occurs on a continuum. Not all students exhibit the exact same characteristics or signs.
Dyslexia occurs on a continuum. Not all students exhibit the exact same characteristics or signs.
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Possible Indicators
Possible Indicators
The following are possible indicators of dyslexia. Individuals with dyslexia will have more than one indicator but may not have all of them. The presence of some of these indicators does not necessarily mean that an individual has dyslexia. Keep in mind, this is not a complete list of indicators.
The following are possible indicators of dyslexia. Individuals with dyslexia will have more than one indicator but may not have all of them. The presence of some of these indicators does not necessarily mean that an individual has dyslexia. Keep in mind, this is not a complete list of indicators.
Difficulty rhyming words
Difficulty rhyming words
Difficulty remembering letter names and sounds
Difficulty remembering letter names and sounds
Inability to sound out unknown words
Inability to sound out unknown words
Slow, choppy, laborious oral reading
Slow, choppy, laborious oral reading
Misreading or omitting common, short words
Misreading or omitting common, short words
Inconsistent sight word recognition
Inconsistent sight word recognition
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