According to the International Dyslexia Association, “Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurobiological in origin.”

Dyslexia is not a reflection of a student’s intelligence; rather, it is a neurological difference that requires targeted intervention. Effective support is provided through explicit, systematic, comprehensive, and multisensory instructional therapy designed to address the specific learning needs associated with dyslexia.

It is often characterized by:

- A deficit in the phonological component of language. An inability to discern individual sounds in spoken language leads to difficulty learning how to read

- Difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition.

- Poor spelling and decoding abilities

- Problems with reading comprehension

- Reduced reading experience

- Impeded growth of vocabulary and background knowledge