Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Exactly, What Is Dyslexia?

 

This first section of information is from the NCLD website, a rich source of information on dyslexia. 

What's Dyslexia Like?
www.ncld.org

Dyslexia

As with other learning disabilities, dyslexia is a lifelong challenge. This language-based processing disorder can hinder reading, writing, spelling and sometimes even speaking. Dyslexia is not a sign of poor intelligence or laziness or the result of impaired hearing or vision. Children and adults with dyslexia have a neurological disorder that causes their brains to process and interpret information differently.

This link from NCLD has the following topics concerning dyslexia:
 http://www.ncld.org/learning-disability-resources/special-needs-stories/adults-with-ld/dyslexia-stories-ben-foss


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  Common Warning Signs of Dyslexia in Teens in Grades 9–12

  Common Warning Signs of Dyslexia in College Students and Adults

  10 Helpful Dyslexia Resources

  Eight Videos That Explain What Dyslexia Is Like

Here are links to support groups:


http://www.interdys.org/
 
http://dyslexiaaction.org.uk/support-groups








 


  http://dyslexiafoundation.org/

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