Dyslexia is a neurological, inherited condition that affects language, reading, spelling and sometimes mathematics. It can vary from mild to severe and is not related to intelligence.
Although dyslexia is a lifelong condition, individuals can improve with appropriate intervention. According to the Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity, 1 in 5 Americans have dyslexia, making it the most common learning disability. People with dyslexia often excel in art, athletics, and creative problem solving.
Although dyslexia is a lifelong condition, individuals can improve with appropriate intervention. According to the Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity, 1 in 5 Americans have dyslexia, making it the most common learning disability. People with dyslexia often excel in art, athletics, and creative problem solving.
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Early identification and intervention can prevent years of frustration in school. Click here for the signs of dyslexia .
Instruction at any age can improve reading skills and self esteem.
Instruction at any age can improve reading skills and self esteem.
Many well known people (scientists, Nobel Prize winner, actors, musicians, artists) have dyslexia.
"Another way to find dyslexics, is stop looking at individuals who are poor in spelling, and to start looking for individuals who excel in particular areas.” - Susan Barton
"Another way to find dyslexics, is stop looking at individuals who are poor in spelling, and to start looking for individuals who excel in particular areas.” - Susan Barton
Individuals with dyslexia process information differently. This may account for noted strengths in art, music, problem solving, spacial skills, athletics, imagination, curiosity, thinking out of the box, and seeing the big picture.
Next Chapter Tutoring LLC can assist you or a loved one with dyslexia. Call for your complimentary session and make reading frustration a thing of the past.
