dyslexia
Letter-scrambling condition
Dyslexia is a learning disorder that affects reading, writing, and spelling despite normal intelligence.
The brain processes written language differently, making it difficult to connect letters with sounds or recognize words fluently.
Someone with dyslexia might reverse letters, read slowly, or struggle with spelling: Her dyslexia wasn't diagnosed until college.
The condition is lifelong but manageable with specialized instruction.
Sound-based reading instruction
- decodingExtracting meaning from symbols
- fluencySmooth linguistic command
- comprehensionMental understanding of meaning
- literacyAbility to read, write
text · spelling · pronunciation · vocabulary · syllables · alphabets · sounding out · word recognition
Brain's logical half
- temporal lobeBrain section for hearing
- neuroplasticityBrain's self-rewiring ability
- brain imagingVisualizing cerebral structures or activity
- neural pathwaysBrain's communication routes
cerebellum · working memory · visual processing · cognitive · neurological · genetics · hereditary
Pleading for a cause
- stigmaMark of dishonor
- inclusionBeing made part
- neurodiversityInnate cognitive differences concept
- misconceptionsIncorrect assumptions held true
diagnosis · assessment · spectrum · learning difference · disability rights · accommodations · disclosure · understanding
Shelter or housing provided
- interventionPurposeful involvement to change course
- tutoringIndividual academic guidance
- multisensoryInvolving several perception modes
- IEPPersonalized learning accommodation document
504 plan · assistive technology · remediation · speech therapy · extra time · learning support · early intervention · screening
Shelter or housing provided
- IEPPersonalized learning accommodation document
- interventionPurposeful involvement to change course
- remediationAct of correcting faults
- multisensoryInvolving several perception modes
assistive technology · text-to-speech · audiobooks · extra time · resource room · phonics instruction
Labored effort against resistance
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- frustrationDispleasure from blocked efforts
- empowermentGaining authority or confidence
self-esteem · anxiety · coping strategies · self-advocacy · shame · determination · creativity · strengths-based
Inability to read text
- mirror writingText reversed for reflection
- transpositionSwapping positions of elements
- slow readingCareful, deliberate text engagement
- sight wordsCommon words learned by shape
phonics
Sound-based reading instruction
- decodingExtracting meaning from symbols
- fluencySmooth linguistic command
- comprehensionMental understanding of meaning
literacy · text · spelling · pronunciation · vocabulary · syllables · alphabets · sounding out · word recognition · reading speed
left hemisphere
Brain's logical half
- temporal lobeBrain section for hearing
- neuroplasticityBrain's self-rewiring ability
- brain imagingVisualizing cerebral structures or activity
neural pathways · cerebellum · working memory · visual processing · cognitive · neurological · genetics · hereditary
advocacy
Pleading for a cause
- stigmaMark of dishonor
- inclusionBeing made part
- neurodiversityInnate cognitive differences concept
misconceptions · diagnosis · assessment · spectrum · learning difference · disability rights · accommodations · disclosure · understanding · acceptance
accommodation
Shelter or housing provided
- interventionPurposeful involvement to change course
- tutoringIndividual academic guidance
- multisensoryInvolving several perception modes
IEP · 504 plan · assistive technology · remediation · speech therapy · extra time · learning support · early intervention · screening
accommodation
Shelter or housing provided
- IEPPersonalized learning accommodation document
- interventionPurposeful involvement to change course
- remediationAct of correcting faults
multisensory · assistive technology · text-to-speech · audiobooks · extra time · resource room · phonics instruction
struggle
Labored effort against resistance
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- frustrationDispleasure from blocked efforts
empowerment · self-esteem · anxiety · coping strategies · self-advocacy · shame · determination · creativity · strengths-based · late diagnosis
word blindness
Inability to read text
- mirror writingText reversed for reflection
- transpositionSwapping positions of elements
- slow readingCareful, deliberate text engagement
- Neuropsychologycognition, memory test, cognitive test, executive function, working memory
- Childhood Conditionsasthma, diabetes, epilepsy, cystic fibrosis, cerebral palsy
- Disabilitiesblind, paralysis, vision loss, developmental disability, hearing impairment
- learning disabilitiesdyscalculia, dysgraphia, dyspraxia, learning disability, reading disorder
- reading supportreading skills, phonics instruction, reading fluency, reading programs, phonics
- special educationspecial education, special ed, special needs, IEP, IEPs
dyslexiahyperlexia
Advanced decoding, impaired comprehension
reading fluency · literacy · reading proficiency · bookworm · speed reading
- dyslexia supportHelp for reading difficulties