Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurological 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.
If your child has dyslexia, he/she won’t outgrow it. It’s a lifelong condition. But that doesn’t mean your child can’t be happy and successful. There are many effective teaching strategies and tools that can help your child. In fact, many people with dyslexia have successful careers in business, science and the arts.
PCA uses the Dyslexia Intervention Program developed by the Region 4 Education Service Center.
The Dyslexia Intervention Program is a multisensory curriculum based on the Orton-Gillingham approach which teaches phonics and the structure of the English language. The program teachers reading, writing, spelling and verbal and written expression by engaging the visual, auditory, and kinesthetic modalities simultaneously whenever possible.
Helpful Links:
Understanding Dyslexia
Famous People with the Gift of Dyslexia
Ten Things Parents Need to Know to Help a Struggling Reader
The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia
Dyslexia Assist: By Parents for Parents: By Children for Children
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children
If your child has dyslexia, he/she won’t outgrow it. It’s a lifelong condition. But that doesn’t mean your child can’t be happy and successful. There are many effective teaching strategies and tools that can help your child. In fact, many people with dyslexia have successful careers in business, science and the arts.
PCA uses the Dyslexia Intervention Program developed by the Region 4 Education Service Center.
The Dyslexia Intervention Program is a multisensory curriculum based on the Orton-Gillingham approach which teaches phonics and the structure of the English language. The program teachers reading, writing, spelling and verbal and written expression by engaging the visual, auditory, and kinesthetic modalities simultaneously whenever possible.
Helpful Links:
Understanding Dyslexia
Famous People with the Gift of Dyslexia
Ten Things Parents Need to Know to Help a Struggling Reader
The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia
Dyslexia Assist: By Parents for Parents: By Children for Children
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children