Dyslexia
Developmental reading disorder, also called dyslexia, is a reading disability resulting from the
inability to process graphic symbols. Developmental reading disorder (DRD) is not caused by
vision problems, but rather by problems with the brain's ability to recognize and process
symbols. Children with DRD may have trouble rhyming and separating the sounds in spoken
words. These abilities appear to be critical in the process of learning to read. DRD may
appear in combination with developmental writing disorder and developmental arithmetic
disorder. All of these involve using symbols to convey information. These conditions may
appear alone or in any combination.
A short list of possible dyslexia symptoms would include some, but not all, of these in a
dyslexic child:
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Developmental reading disorder, also called dyslexia, is a reading disability resulting from the
inability to process graphic symbols. Developmental reading disorder (DRD) is not caused by
vision problems, but rather by problems with the brain's ability to recognize and process
symbols. Children with DRD may have trouble rhyming and separating the sounds in spoken
words. These abilities appear to be critical in the process of learning to read. DRD may
appear in combination with developmental writing disorder and developmental arithmetic
disorder. All of these involve using symbols to convey information. These conditions may
appear alone or in any combination.
A short list of possible dyslexia symptoms would include some, but not all, of these in a
dyslexic child:
- a noticeable difference between the pupil's ability and their actual achievement;
- a family history of learning difficulties;
- difficulties with spelling;
- confusion over left and right;
- writing letters or numbers backwards;
- difficulties with math/s;
- difficulties with organizing themselves;
- difficulty following 2- or 3-step instructions.
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Possible Programs Needed:
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- * Title I and Special Reading Programs
* Personal Tutoring - Private 1:1 Services $ 30.00 per hour
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