Dyslexia Understood
Dyslexia represents the most common and most prevalent of all known learning disabilities and impacts approximately 1 in 5 individuals ( National Institute of Health ). Dyslexia Understood will provide a clear understanding of the neurological basis of dyslexia . Scienti�c and peer reviewed research has shown that the brains of those with dyslexia show functional variations , and that these variations explain why some individuals — dyslexics — struggle to master reading , writing , spelling and occasionally math , despite their intelligence and effort .
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Explain the reasoning or evidence behind the main points in the de�nition . Address common myths and misconceptions about dyslexia Recognize that reading dif�culties coexist with other cognitive and behavioral problems . Explain a scienti�cally valid model of other cognitive in�uences on reading and writing including RAN , executive function , working memory , etc . Explain major research �ndings regarding the contribution of linguistic and cognitive factors to the prediction of literacy outcomes . Recognize characteristics of individuals with by age and grade level . Identify student learning behaviors and test pro�les typical of students with dyslexia and related learning dif�culties . Explore accommodations that level the playing �eld for individuals with dyslexia Recognize the power of early intervention and identify levels of instructional intensity , duration , and scope .
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