CHARACTERISTICS CHECKLIST

Problems with sounds of speech or processing them

Problems decoding unfamiliar words

Problems reading single words in isolation

Inaccurate reading out loud

Problems with reading comprehension

Problems learning how to spell

Problems with written composition

Problems learning and reiterating the alphabet in correct order

Family history of similar problems

DYSLEXIALEARNING WITH

Michelle PauzeExceptionality Profile

It’s more than just seeing things backwards

A great resource for parents, students, and teachers

Dyslexia Information

LDOnline.org

KidsHealth.org/learning/Dyslexia

InterDys.org

http://www.dyslexia.ie/information/information-for-parents/talking-to-your-child-about-dyslexia/

References

http://www.dyslexia.com/

http://idaontario.com/About-­‐Us/What-­‐is-­‐Dyslexia.html

http://targetedlearningstalbans-­‐tlc.blogspot.ca/p/dsylexia.html

Early discovery and treatment is of value, however there are ways to help students achieve in school and in life.

TEACHERS CAN HELP BY....!

Provide and outline of the day/class

Avoid having students read aloud in class

When writing on board, ensure material is well spaced, neat, and maybe different colour

Read material aloud that is on handouts, on the board, or written instructions

Always allow more time for completion

PARENTS CAN HELP BY...

Consistently reinforce the positive aspects of child’s overall efforts

Make effort to remove anxiety from home environment

Being on same page as teachers

But what does that mean? Dyslexia means that your

child may have more difficulties in the learning of

literacy skills, such as reading, spelling, and writing. Dyslexia is a life-long condition that can make it

uneasy for a student to succeed academically in a typical instructional environment. It is not due to

lack of intelligence or a desire to learn; with

appropriate teaching strategies students with dyslexia can learn successfully. This may mean that

your child will receive accommodations in class or be put on an IEP*.

HOW TO HELPDyslexia is a GIFT not a DISABILITY...

Dyslexic people are HIGHLY creative, intuitive, and excel at

three-dimensional problem solving and hands-on learning.

We learn best through the creative process, with methods that

focus on mastery of the meanings of words and symbols.

Our true gift is that of MASTERY. When we use learning

methods that fit our thinking style, we can excel in academics

and read and write efficiently.

The KEY is to FOCUS on our STRENGTHS

Your child is ‘Dyslexic’...

*IEP- Individual Education Plan: is a working document which describes the strengths and needs of an individual exceptional pupil, the special education program and services established to meet that pupil’s needs, and how the program and services will be delivered. It also describes the student’s progress.

When having to explain to your child that they are

dyslexic, make sure they understand that it is

nothing to be embarrassed of, that help is available, and there is no reason why they can’t be

successful.

• Explain it is very common and students in their

own classroom may have it, there are also

famous people with dyslexia (Albert Einstein)

• It is a big word to describe have difficulties with

reading, writing, and spelling

• Everyone has strengths and weaknesses, try to

focus on their strengths

• Make sure they know they have support at home and in the classroom

• This may be a reoccurring topic, over months or years

Explaining ‘Dyslexia’ to your child...