What is Dyslexia? |
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“Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurobiological in origin. It is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities. These difficulties typically result from a deficit in the phonological component of language that is often unexpected in relation to other cognitive abilities and the provision of effective classroom instruction. Secondary consequences may include problems in reading comprehension and reduced reading experience that can impede growth of vocabulary and background knowledge.”
Adopted by the IDA Board of Directors, Nov. 12, 2002. This Definition is also used by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD). Many state education codes, including New Jersey, Ohio and Utah, have adopted this definition. Learn more about how consensus was reached on this definition: Definition Consensus Project.
The definition of dyslexia, along with structured literacy, is included in the MSDE Dyslexia Technical Assistance Bulletin.
Adopted by the IDA Board of Directors, Nov. 12, 2002. This Definition is also used by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD). Many state education codes, including New Jersey, Ohio and Utah, have adopted this definition. Learn more about how consensus was reached on this definition: Definition Consensus Project.
The definition of dyslexia, along with structured literacy, is included in the MSDE Dyslexia Technical Assistance Bulletin.
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Indicators of DyslexiaAll Maryland School districts are required to include the indicators of dyslexia on their website in accordance with the Ready to Read Act. The Dyslexia Technical Assistance Bulletin also includes indicators for dysgraphia and dyscalculia and defines effective instruction for students with dyslexia.These websites include excellent descriptions by age/grade of the indicators of dyslexia:
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