Prepared by :

GGGB3223Learner Diversity

Nur Yasmin Khairani Binti Zakaria

(A 138050)

Norfarizah Adira Binti Abd Hadi

(A 137711)

Nurul Jannah Ahmad Ghulamuddin

(A 137789)

Nora Ezzati Binti Azmi

(A 138228)

Dyslexia

Difficulty in learning ; to read fluently with accurate

comprehension

What is Dyslexia?

(Shaywitz, 2003)

Is a difficulty in learning to read fluently and with

accurate comprehension.

Dyslexia reflects a problem within the language system

in the brain

the word “dyslexia” was coined by Berlin, a German doctor, from 2 Greek words• : Dys ( difficulty ) and Lexia

( the use of words ).

Dyslexia is a brain-based type of learning disability that specifically impairs a person's ability to read.

Affected person?

Studies show that approximately 10%

of school-age children experience

dyslexic-type difficulties.

About 4% have problems that are

severe enough to be a real handicap to their learning in a

traditional classroom.

Classification of Dyslexia

dyseidetic distinction

relates to a visual perception impairment

dysphonetic distinction

relates to a speech discrimination deficit

Symptoms of Dyslexia

These individuals typically read at levels significantly

lower than expected despite having normal

intelligence. Although the disorder varies from person

to person, common characteristics among

people with dyslexia are difficulty with spelling,

phonological processing (the manipulation of

sounds), and/or rapid visual-verbal responding.

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delays in speech

letter reversal or

mirror writing

being easily distracted

by background

noise.

At later ages symptoms can include a difficulty segmenting words into individual sounds, or blending sounds to make words, a difficulty with word retrieval or naming problems, commonly very poor spelling. Other classic signs for teenagers and

adults with dyslexia include trouble with summarizing a story, memorizing, reading aloud, and learning a foreign language.

Factors of Dyslexia

For adults :• dyslexia usually

occurs after a brain injury or in the context of dementia. It can also be inherited in some families and recent studies have identified a number of genes that may predispose an individual to developing dyslexia.

How to cure Dyslexia?

Removing stress and anxiety alone can improve written comprehension

More trainings that focused towards visual language

Where to Consult?

http://www.dyslexiamalaysia.org.my/

http://kidshealth.org/kid/health_problems/learning_problem/dyslexia.html

http://www.dyslexia.com/

www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEpBujdee8M

Thank you!