DYSLEXIA DEFINITION

TEXAS EDUCATION CODE DEFINITION

Dyslexia means a disorder of constitutional origin manifested by a difficulty in learning to read, write, or spell, despite conventional instruction, adequate intelligence, and sociocultural dysgraphia, and developmental spelling disability.  Related disorders include similar to or related to dyslexia such as developmental auditory imperceptions, dysphasia, specific developmental dyslexia, developmental dysgraphia, and developmental spelling disability.

INTERNATIONAL DYSLEXIA ASSOCIATION DEFINITION

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.  Adopted by the IDA Board, November 2002.  This definition is also used by the National Institutes of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), 2002.

EVALUATION PROCEDURES

If a decision is made to evaluate a student for dyslexia and/or dysgraphia, consent will be obtained from the parent or guardian via Section 504 (dysgraphia) or IDEA procedures (IDEA).  Dawson ISD uses both previously collected and current information to evaluate the student’s academic progress and determine what actions are needed to ensure the student’s improved academic performance.

DYSLEXIA AWARENESS BROCHURE FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS

https://www.esc17.net/upload/page/0069/Parent%20Education%20Brochure%20final.pdf

TALKING BOOKS

 https://www.tsl.texas.gov/tbp/index.html