Dyslexia

Dyslexia

·        Term dyslexia coined by Rudolf berlin- 1887

·        Germen word ‘dys’ (difficult) and the Greek word ‘lexis’ (word or speech) –difficulty with words.

·        Language based Learning disability

·        Impairment in the ability to read and spell

·        Difficulties with accurate and fluent word recognition and has poor spelling and decoding abilities

Characteristics

1.      Oral language

            Difficulty in:

§  learning alphabets,

§  pronouncing words,

§  acquiring vocabulary,

§  using appropriate grammar,

§  following verbal direction,

§  understanding concepts and relationships 

2.      Reading

Difficulty in:

§  Learning to read

§  Learning to sound of letters

§  Distinguishing different sounds

§  Poor reading comprehension

§  Slow oral reading

3.      Written language

Difficulty in:

§  Putting ideas on paper

§  Spelling

§  Mirror writing

Role of the teacher (dyslexia)

Ø  Help children to discover their own learning style

Ø  Adopt Systematic, explicit, multi-sensory approach

Ø  Utilize demonstration, observation and experimentation

Ø  Use mind maps

Ø  Give extra time for their work

Ø  Encourage peer help

Ø  Use multiple choice questions

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