The differences are personal ... each individual with dyslexia has different characteristics and "looks different" from another.
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Our working definition...
Dyslexia is the inability to handle language symbols, letters and words, in spite of good mental ability, vision and hearing. It is not a "disease" to "have" and to "be cured of", but a kind of mind. It is not the result of laziness or inattention.
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The International Dyslexia Association says...
Dyslexia is often referred to as a language based learning disability. It is the most common form of learning disability. Approximately 15-20% of the population has a learning disability and The National Institutes of Health report that 60% to 80% of those with learning disabilities have problems with reading and language skills. Individuals with dyslexia usually have difficulty with either receptive oral language skills, expressive oral language skills, reading, spelling, or written expression.
Dyslexia varies in degrees of severity. The prognosis depends on the severity of the disability, specific patterns of strengths and weaknesses with the individual, and the appropriateness of the intervention. It is not a result of lack of motivation, sensory impairment, inadequate instruction, environmental opportunities, low intelligence, or other limiting conditions. It is a condition which is neurologically based and often appears in families. Individuals with dyslexia respond successfully to timely and appropriate intervention.
© Copyright 2000, The International Dyslexia Association (IDA).
Fact Sheet # 76 – 01/00
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