Pike Middle School Dyslexia Services

What is Dyslexia?

The current definition from the International Dyslexia Association states:

“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. Dyslexia is a neurological condition caused by a different wiring of the brain. There is no cure for dyslexia and individuals with this condition must learn coping strategies. Research indicates that dyslexia has no relationship to intelligence. Individuals with dyslexia are neither more nor less intelligent than the general population. But some say the way individuals with dyslexia think can actually be an asset in achieving success. "

Common Signs of Dyslexia

Kindergarten-Third grade:

• Failure to understand that words are made up of parts or individual sounds

• Difficulty learning letter names and associated sounds

• Difficulty reading single words in isolation ∙ Choppy and labored reading

• Difficulty with spelling

Fourth Grade—High School:

• History of reading and spelling difficulties

• Avoids reading aloud

• Reads most materials slowly; oral reading is labored, not fluent

• Avoids reading for pleasure

• Difficulty with spelling

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