The human brain is not inherently wired for reading like it is for speaking. Instead, learning to read and the act of skilled reading itself require multiple language components built on the human speech system: phonology, orthography, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics. For some, learning to read is relatively easy and for others it is very challenging.
According to the International Dyslexia Association (IDA), dyslexia is 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.
Read the white paper by Dr. Dale Webster, Chief Academic Officer for CORE, to learn more about how to identify dyslexia and how early assessment and research-based instruction for prevention and intervention for reading difficulties can stop the struggle to learn to read for your students.
“ For those who do not learn to read early and well, they do not like reading thus they do not read. We have not a moment to waste. ”
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