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Britney: O.K. so this is the semi official definition of dyslexia from the National Institute
of Child Health and Development and it is also the definition adopted by the I.D.A.,
umm, it is very scientific and very official so as I go thought the definition all these
guys are going to explain in much easier to understand words. Dyslexia is a specific learning
disability that is neurological in origin.
Jacob: First of all, one of my pet peeves with dyslexia is the person that spelt it
spelt it in such a way that people without dyslexia and people with dyslexia it is hard
to spell either way.
(folks laugh)
Stephanie: It is characterized by difficulties with accurate and or fluent word recognition
and by poor spelling and decoding abilities, such as that.
(folks laugh)
Andrew: But dyslexia is one is more than just about reading. It is also, it also affects
writing, spelling and math but what that really means is that we have trouble with oral and
or languages. It makes it a challenge for us to listen, understand and comprehend, read,
write and do math.
Mary V: What is really important for every teacher to understand is that the definition
is neurological. That means that my brain processes things differently. Often it can
take more time and the different ways I learn is different from other kids.
Britney: 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.
Michael: We’ll talk more about the phonological components later. But what you really need
to know is that it doesn’t matter how smart or dumb you are, you can still be affected
by dyslexia.
Stephanie: Secondary consequences may include problems with reading comprehension and reduced
reading experience that can impede the growth of vocabulary and background knowledge.
Mason: Basically what that means is it makes it hard for us to read so we don’t want
to do it, naturally, and because we don’t read we lack skills in vocabulary and comprehension.
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