Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a very common, very misunderstood learning disability (LD) in
our nation today. When a student is dyslexic, it means that his or her
brain is not processing letters and words the way a child's brain usually
does. This makes it very difficult for a child to learn to read the
way most children do, and it can even make learning to read feel impossible
for that child, especially when they are not diagnosed with dyslexia.
The
statistics of children with dyslexia are growing, and we as teachers and
parents are constantly learning more about how to better serve and
understand our children with this exceptionality.
It's
very important to note that a child who has dyslexia is not unintelligent,
and he or she CAN learn to read. It's also important to remember that
this child is definitely trying to learn! His or her brain just sees
things differently and is having a hard time seeing the letters and words
correctly. This is an LD that comes with a lot of stigma, but
thankfully there is also a lot of research surrounding it as well, and we as
teachers are very equipped now on how to educate children with dyslexia.
If you are interested in learning more about this learning disability, you
can visit the websites below!
International Dyslexia Association
7 Things I Wish People Knew About Parenting Kids With Dyslexia