Dyslexia
Dyslexia
Dyslexia
Index
Definition of dyslexia
Types of dyslexia
Signs/Symptoms and treatments
Causes
How common dislexia is
Strategies
Reality in Chile
Video
Conclusion
Objectives
To present the learning disability named Dyslexia.
Stating definitions of the disability, and describing
the different types of dyslexia, the symptons
regarding this and a possible treatment.
To be aware of the reality in our country, giving some
tips and helpful information to be able of handling
this disability in the classroom
To realize how this disability is treated in our country
in terms of what the Mineduc says and how Special
schools work.
Dyslexia
A specific learning disability that affects reading
and related language-based processing skills. The
severity can differ in each individual but can affect
reading fluency, decoding, reading comprehension,
recall, writing, spelling, and sometimes speech and
can exist along with other related disorders.
Dyslexia is sometimes referred to as a LanguageBased Learning Disability.
Dyslexia is a learning difficulty that primarily affects
the skills involved in accurate and fluent word
reading and spelling.
Types of dyslexia
In general, there are several types of dylexia
that may affect a childs ability to both read
and write.
Trauma Dyslexia: It occurs after some form
or injury to the rea of the brain that controls
Reading and writing.
Primary Dyslexia: A dysfunction of the left
side of the brain and it does not change with
aging.
Secondary Dyslexia: It can be caused by
hormonal development during the fetal
development.
Treatment
Although dyslexia is a lifelong problem, a
range of educational programmes and
interventions are often effective in improving
reading and writing skills in many children
with the condition. Research has shown that
the earlier appropriate interventions are
adopted, the better.
Causes
1) Trauma Dyslexia
2) Primary Dyslexia
3) Development of secondary Dyslexia
The exact cause of dyslexia is unknown, but it's
seen more commonly in families.
Six geneshave been identified that may be
responsible for the condition, fourof which affect
the way the brain is formed during early life.
Specialist brain scans (functional magnetic
resonance imaging (MRI) scans) also show there
is reduced function of one area towards the back
of the brain, called the occipito-temporal cortex.
Strategies
Provide a quiet area for activities like reading,
answering comprehension questions
Use books on tape
Use books with large print and big spaces between lines
Provide a copy of lecture notes
Dont count spelling on history, science or other similar
tests
Allow alternative forms for book reports
Allow the use of a laptop or other computer for in-class
essays
Use multi-sensory teaching methods
Teach students to use logic rather than rote memory
Present material in small units
Reality in Chile
http://www.educarchile.cl/ech/pro/app/detalle
?id=210458
Cons
Video
Conclusion
In conclusion, dyslexia is prevalent in our society,
though not well recognized or understood. It is a
life-long condition, which affect both children in
school and adults in their vocational and social
environments. Families and physicians must be
aware of resources that exist in their communities
and on the Internet for adults with dyslexia and
allow access of these resources to enable them to
best compensate for their disability.
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*http://dyslexia.yale.edu/parentsstories.html