Hello! My name is Amanda and I am a level 1 certified tutor trained to implement the Orton-Gillingham Apporach to students who show charcteristics of dyslexa. 

What is dyslexia?

“dys- the “dys” part of dyslexia means lack of ability

lexia- the “lexia” part of dyslexia means with language

Therefore, the term dyslexia simply means lack of ability with language.”

-The Dyslexia Institute

what charcteristics am I looking for?

 below is a list of warnng signs of dyslexia to be aware of;                                            Early warning signs of dyslexia:                                                                                                                  

• Mild speech or articulation problems

• Trouble rhyming words

• Trouble recalling the letter names

• Not interested in looking at print

School aged warning signs:

• Difficulty learning to read

• Difficulty learning to spell

• Difficulty learning the alphabet

• Difficulty identifying rhyming words, or counting syllables in words

• Difficulty hearing sounds in words

• Poor reading comprehension

• Slow, laborious oral reading

• Difficulty remembering names and shapes

• Reverses letters or the order of letters when reading after 1st grade.

• Misreads or omits common small words.

• Stumbles through longer words.

Links

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