What is Dyslexia?

As defined in Texas Education Code §38.003. ... Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurological in origin. It is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities.

Signs of Dyslexia:

• Difficulty reading single words, such as a word on a flashcard
• Difficulty learning the connection between letters and sounds
• Confusing small words, such as at and to
• Letter reversals, such as d for b
• Word reversals, such as tip for pit
• Frequently adds and/or forgets letters in a word
• Remembering simple sequences, for example names of people, telephone numbers
• Difficulty understanding rhyming words
• Recognize words that begin with the same sound
• Easily clap hands to the rhythm of a song
• Show understanding of right-left, up-down, front-back
• Sit still for a reasonable period of time
• Have difficulty with handwriting
• Other members of your family having similar problems
• Dreads verbal instructions
• Difficulty keeping place when reading

Common Characteristics of Dyslexia Include:

• Often gifted and creative
• Difficulty rhyming words and sounds
• Poor sequencing of numbers (12 for 21) and words (was for saw)
• Poor spelling
• Avoids reading aloud
• Difficulty organizing ideas to speak or write
• Avoids writing tasks
• Left/right confusion
• Slow to memorize alphabet and math facts
• Reading comprehension difficulties
• Trouble following oral instructions
• Appearing restless or easily distracted

Dyslexia Handbook

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Jennifer Ozuna

Jennifer Ozuna

903-873-5100 ext 7801

jennifer.ozuna@wpisd.com