dyslexia
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Dyslexia is a learning difference or disorderwhich can occur at any level of intellectual ability.
It can cause difficulties in one or more of the following areas:
• spoken language
• reading
• writing
• maths
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CAUSES OF DYSLEXIA
Experts do not know precisely what causes dyslexia, but several recent studies now indicate that genetics plays a major role.
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SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF DYSLEXIA IN CHILDREN
• A late talker
• Pronunciation problems
• Difficulty rhyming words
• Impaired ability to learn basics such as thealphabet, colors, and numbers
• Problems with handwriting and other fine motor skills
• Confusing letters such as "b" and "d" or theorders of letters within words
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In older children or adults with dyslexia, these other
signs may appear:
• Trouble with reading, writing, and spelling
• Ongoing trouble with schoolwork
• Difficulty learning a foreign language
• Poor handwriting
• Difficulty remembering numbers
• Trouble following a sequence of directions and tellingleft from right
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HOW DO THEY FEEL?
• Dumb
• Embarrassed
• Everybody else is better than you
• Slow
• Frustrated
• Anxious
• Cross
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‘sometimes my eyes go funny and I can’t see them – it looks like they are going wavy and they get mixed up and small words look like black things with white in between’.
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WHAT ARE THEY LIKE?
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HOW DO WE HELP DYSLEXIC PEOPLE?
• A well structured reading and spelling programme that is multi-sensory.
• Use of coloured overlays
• Highlight key words
• Use post-it notes to organise ideas
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• Use a computer to do school work especially extended pieces of writing.
• Use mind maps to record work and to revise for exams.
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As parents, there are many things you can do to help a child with dyslexia:
• Educate yourself
• Make sure your child is getting the help he or she needs
• Read to your child often
• Provide homework support
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• Encourage your child to pursue activities he or she enjoys
• Give your child lots of positive feedback and encouragement
• Get help if your child shows signs of emotional distress
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SOME FAMOUS DYSLEXIC PEOPLE
ALBERT EINSTEIN
LEONARDO DA VINCI
AGATHE CHRISTIE
WALT DISNEY
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