Dyslexia is a specific learning disability (LSD) characterized by difficulties with accurate/ fluent word recognition and poor spelling and decoding abilities. There is an Individualized Learning Plan for students with dyslexia. 1 out of every 5 students have dyslexia. Dyslexia stems from the Greek terms “dys” meaning difficulty and “lexia” meaning word or “to speak”. 

• May have difficulty pronouncing sounds or phonemes which can later give them trouble reading words. 

• Colors are very impactful when working with a child who has dyslexia

• Different types of dyslexia

1.  Visual/ Orthographic-

2. Auditory Dyslexia-

3. Attentional Dyslexia- First letter tends to jump (ex. wind king is read kind wing) Work on visual tracking skills

• Dyslexia mainly affects reading, Dysgraphia mainly affects writing but they can be intertwined. 

• Strengths of having dyslexia :

  •  excellent thinking skills

  •  excellence in areas not dependent on reading.