im doin my homework and they want me to decribe what dyslexia is.....? HELP PLZ?
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Dyslexia refers to any reading difficulty not associated with obvious problems such as bad eyesight. Dyslexia occurs more often in boys and among left-handed individuals. Common dyslexias include the inability to name letters, to read words or sentences, or to recognize words directly even though they can be sounded out. Each kind of dyslexia may reflect different deficits such as in speech-sound processing or memory for word meanings. Likewise, the different dyslexias are probably associated with different brain regions, and most theories focus on nonprimary areas in the frontal lobe and the temporal lobe. (Galaburda, 1994; Rosenzweig, Lieman, et al., 1996;) Recent studies have linked several forms of dyslexia to genetic marker (Grigorenko, 2001; Grigorenko etal., 1997; Grigorenko, Wood, Meyer, & Pauls, 2000).\n\nIt is said to be a neurological disorder with biochemical and genetic markers. Dyslexia was originally defined as a difficulty with reading and writing that could not be explained by general intelligence. One\ndiagnostic approach is to compare their ability in areas such as reading and writing to that which would be predicted by his or her general level of intelligence, but some would say that it is not certain that intelligence should be a predictor of reading or writing ability; and also that the causes, effects and treatments of reading disabilities may be similar for all levels of intelligence.
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This belongs in "homework help," not "special education."\n\nAnd, no matter how much help you get from someone on this site, you still need to learn how to spell, capitalize your sentences, and use proper grammar.
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Dyslexia is a real  neurological disability. 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.\n\nIf the person is of school age, he or she can be tested through the school system at the parent's written request to the school principal. http://www.dyslexia.com/faq.htm has more information on that.
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Since you didn't finish the question and didn't say what state you or your father is in, how do you expect anyone to help you?\n\nFirst, see if the is a support group for dyslexics in your area. They can usually suggest an attorney. If there is none, you can try a national organization.\n\nYou can ask the local bar association if they know of any lawyer they could refer you to. It's not going to be easy if you insist on a lawyer who has represented adult dyslexics, since there just are not too many of those cases. You may have to settle for a lawyer who represents handicapped adults more generally.
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Contact your school district- perhaps the principal or superintendent's office. Ask if they have a dyslexia specialist within the district. Put your request for the testing in writing to the attention of whoever should have it. Then fill out the necessary paperwork so they can do the testing. Good Luck!
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You were the only one to get the Dyslexia cure. So far.\nKMK
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The best method is to have a school psychologist do an evaluation of the child's abilities, achievement, and functioning in school. These services are available without charge to children in public and private schools who are suspected of a learning problem. If you are a parent talk with your child's school counselor or school principal. Don't be put off if they are skeptical. Write a letter to the principal saying that you believe that your child has a learning problem and that you want him or her evaluated for this.\n\nDyslexia is a type of learning disability, and is often called specific learning disability in reading. \n\nYou can also find a school psychologist or other child psychologist in private practice if you want to have an evaluation outside of school. \n\nThere is lots of information on dyslexia online, but be aware that there is lots of misinformation and lots of websites put up by people who want to sell you treatment that is of dubious value. So beware! A few good resources are listed below.
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Dyslexics of the world...UNTIE!!!
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That's not the right question. A learning disability is a discrepancy between expected achievement (IQ) and measured achivement (scores on a standardized achivement test). This discrepancy can show up in one area, such as reading, or many areas. It's thought to be the result of diffilculties processing different types of information but that's debateable.\n\nIt's not the result of low general intellectual functioning (mental retardation) or other types of disabilities. It's also not the result of cultural or socio-economic influencees. What seems to be clear, is that the student (person) was exposed to the same material and teaching techniques as others, but, for some reason, it didn't "take".\n\nThe implciation is that the student requires "special" education or instruction. There's nothing magical about what's needed. Most often, this translates into breaking the learning down in to smaller chunks, more indivualized instruction, and simply, more "academic engaged time."\n\nNotions like, "learning style" sound great but they are largely the fabrication of "pop psychology". If you want a term to pursue, try "direct instruction." It's derived from effective teaching research. Again, no magic.\n\nIf you really want to understand, don't waste too much time with lables like, Dyslexia, Minimal Brain Dysfuction, etc. Those terms change over time and just coming up with a label does nothing to explain or predict. Those terms have precisely zero relevance for intervention, i.e. instruction.\n\nBy the by, if you can read and understand what I've written, you don't have it. ;-)
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I was going to say they are speaking in a dyslexic tongue, but if you go to Merriam Webster online, you will see the word there.\n\nhttp://www.m-w.com/dictionary/supposably
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Check this out: http://www.nifl.gov/partnershipforreading/explore/phonics.html
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Also try thinking of different words to use when you do your search.  Sometimes you have to change the way you phrase it.  Instead of searching for "learning disabilities" you might have to search for "learning disabilities and reading skills".\n\nInstead of searching for "Great Expectations" for example, yo might have to search for "study guide for Great Expectations".  \n\nIf you explain your problem more clearly we might be able to offer more help.
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=you may have ADHD.  Do you have a learning disability as well and find it hard to read and focus while in school.  Check out the link below it is loaded with information.  Good luck.
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hehe. Dyslexics untie!
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for someone who thinks they have a mild form of dyslexia, you can spell and construct sentences well, I think you might just need your eyes tested. But your eye care specialist can refer you to someone if he/she things you have a form of dyslexia
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my brother has dyslexia. he is 40 now, but was fortunate enough to have a good teacher that was able to get him into a special school.  he still has it, it doesnt go away, it has made his life more difficult and downright painful at times, but he overcame it.  he is a surveyer, graduated from a University, and owns his own surveying company. he still has a more challenging time reading and spelling, but he reads a lot and keeps his mind fresh.\ni am so proud of Him.
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well you'll have to make time and just accept that reading is essential if you want good grades.  if not, then accept you're probably not going to do that well.\nWhat's the problem with the reading?  I mean do you have dyslexia?  Because there are aids available to help with that if it's the case.\nAnd as for not having time, make a time table, divide up your activities,those that are must do's, and connected with school work, and those that are recreational, if you do it properly you should be able to come up with a timetable that enables you to do everything.  it's about time management and that's always a good life lesson to start learning