WHAT IS DYSLEXIA?

THE OFFICIAL DEFINITION

An unexpected difficulty in reading for an individual who has the intelligence to be a much better reader.

And, is most commonly caused by a difficulty in the phonological processing which is the appreciation of the individual sounds of spoken language, which affects the ability of an individual to speak, read, and spell.

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?

Dyslexia is not a choice nor a lack of intelligence.

It is difficulty with appreciating and matching the spoken and written language.

Essentially, dyslexics use more effort to read, write and spell.

Questions You

Should Ask

If you answered Yes to any of these questions, take the time to learn more about dyslexia by reading the answers to our FAQ

FAQ

1. Is your child a slow or struggling reader?

2. Did your child have speech delay?

3. Does your child have a difficult time learning and remembering the alphabet?

4. Does your child have a hard time learning nursery rhymes or rhyming in general?

1. Is your child a slow or struggling reader?

2. Did your child have speech delay?

Dyslexia is Often Misunderstood

Misleading and inaccurate information regarding dyslexia and dyslexic individuals abounds on the internet. Consider these facts:

1 in 5 people (20%) have dyslexia.

Dyslexia can present in multiple ways (reading, writing, and speaking) and can vary depending on the setting and the perceived level of pressure (such as a student asked to read aloud in the classroom).

Many children with dyslexia often don't receive a diagnosis or receive a misdiagnosis.

Most teachers aren't trained to recognize dyslexia in their students.

A child with dyslexia may have trouble reading, but their critical thinking skills are excellent. The myths and misunderstandings surrounding dyslexia and the lack of teacher training can lead to dyslexic students getting labeled "troublesome" or "lazy."

The best resources to help teachers present material to dyslexic students include training and understanding.

Dyslexia FAQs

Dyslexia Quiz: Perception vs. Reality

Test your dyslexia knowledge with our quiz on what popular perception is about dyslexia versus what is factual and real.

The Bottom Line:

Children With Dyslexia Have a Sea of Strengths

We firmly believe in the research done by Doctors Sally and Bennet Shaywitz who have extensively explored the complexities of dyslexia.

By taking a closer look, they discovered that at its core lies a difficulty matching the spoken word with the written alphabet.

What’s more is that this perceived “weakness” is offset by an ocean-like abundance of strengths: higher level conceptual thinking, creativity, critical thinking as well as problem solving!

Despite struggling with traditional reading / writing methods, these same kids possess powerful analytical minds which can think quickly even if they read slowly -- truly highlighting dyslexics' special gifts.

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