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Diving into Dyslexia: The Basics
- Srushti Batni
- Jul 7, 2020
- 2 min read
Today, we will be going over the basics of dyslexia. Dyslexia, in simple words, is a learning difficulty that can affect a person’s ability to write, spell, speak, read, and comprehend. People with dyslexia usually have trouble connecting letters with their corresponding sounds. One in every five people have a learning difficulty like dyslexia, which corresponds to over 700 million cases worldwide.
Effects of Dyslexia
Many children with dyslexia struggle in school because it hinders their ability to accurately read and spell. Many students also face difficulties with more general tasks, such as distinguishing left from right, tying their shoelaces, or even getting dressed.
Consequently, most students with dyslexia experience low self esteem, including feelings of inferiority and self doubt. On top of this, such students sometimes also have trouble speaking, and expressing their thoughts, leading to feelings of isolation.
Below you will find information about other learning difficulties like Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, and ADHD.
Dyscalculia
Dyscalculia is very similar to Dyslexia, but instead of difficulties with writing and comprehending, children have trouble working with numbers. This includes things like difficulty with counting, telling time, and more.
Dysgraphia
Dysgraphia is a learning difficulty that affects a person’s handwriting and spelling. In addition, dysgraphia makes it difficult to write essays as well as simultaneously write and think.
ADHD
ADHD, or Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, results in a person being unable to remain focused on any one given task. It also brings difficulty controlling behavior and hyperactivity. While ADHD itself is not considered a learning disorder, studies show that 30-50% of such children have another learning disorder.
Dyslexia Intervention Methods
Dyslexia should always be tackled with direct teaching and frequent revision. This includes training in areas such as letter sounds, phoneme awareness, and linking letters to their corresponding sounds through reading and writing. Parents should also ensure that the reading and writing levels are appropriate for the child’s age. On the other hand, parents are advised not to excessively challenge the kids as that can result in frustration.
To learn more about dyslexia, make sure to register for our upcoming webinar on July 19th at 3 pm PDT(details on the homepage)! Next week we will talk about the Science Behind the Multi sensory Approach. Stay Tuned!
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