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Dyslexia Handbook

dys=trouble | lexia=with words

Dyslexia

a specific learning disability that is neurobiological in origin. It is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities. 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. Secondary consequences may include problems in reading comprehension and reduced reading experience that can impede growth of vocabulary and background knowledge.

 

 

Updated (September 2021) Dyslexia Handbook

 

The Dyslexia Handbook 2021 Update: Important Changes for Families to Understand  /  English

Actualización del manual de dislexia 2021: CAMBIOS IMPORTANTES QUE LAS FAMILIAS DEBEN ENTENDER

 

Dyslexia Handbook

Appendix A: Dyslexia Handbook Frequently Asked Questions

 

Texas Education Agency - Dyslexia and Related Disorders