10/19/2018 0 Comments not an easy readSo far, we’ve explored speech disorders that deal with expressive components of language. This week, I wanted to change that pattern and focus on a well-known specific-language disorder, dyslexia. What is dyslexia?This is one kind of language-learning disorder that causes difficulty in reading, interpretation, or understanding symbols. The International Dyslexia Association offers the following definition of dyslexia: ""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." Dyslexia is most often associated with a person’s poor ability to read, however, it interferes with more than just reading. Everyday activities can become more difficult for someone with dyslexia because of how frequent words are used in one’s day to day life. Although dyslexia affects how language is processed, it does not inhibit an individual’s overall intelligence and cognition. Dyslexia falls on a continuum, where patients range from low functioning to high functioning. This neurobiological disorder is more common than any other type of learning disorder, with 5-10% of Americans exhibiting symptoms. SignsWhat Causes It?The cause of dyslexia varies on the different types. These types include:
Take Away 🎈Dyslexia is a very broad language disorder and can be narrowed down into more specific types including primary, secondary/developmental, trauma, visual, auditory, and dysgraphia. Each individual with dyslexia experiences it in a different degree. Dyslexia is not limited to poor reading but affects day to day life . Some signs to look out for include frustration in reading, difficulty spelling, trouble pronouncing, and low self esteem. Dyslexia is very common in the American population, and although it affects the language of an individual, it does not affect their overall intelligence level. Links
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