What is Dyslexia?

Dyslexia is a neurological condition that can interfere with a student’s ability to learn foundational language skills, including written expression (dysgraphia) and mathematics (dyscalculia).

Common Characteristics of Dyslexia

The specific characteristics and severity of dyslexia can vary from person to person.

• Difficulty in learning to speak

• Difficulty with rhyming

• Difficulty with sound sequencing

• Difficulty with phonological awareness

• Difficulty with sound-spelling correspondences

• Difficulty with word recognition

• Difficulties in learning to read

• Difficulties in learning to spell

• Difficulties in reading fluency and comprehension

Supporting Dyslexic Learners

A Structured Literacy (SL) approach to language instruction systematically teaches students the rules and conventions governing English orthography.

SL instruction focuses on the meaningful structures of language, strengthening language skills development and comprehension through a deep understanding of the orthographic system.

Utilizing an Orton Gillingham approach to language instruction offers multi-sensory repetition and variety when learning new skills or reviewing previously learned concepts.