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. These difficulties typically result from a deficit in the phonological component of language that is often unexpected in relation to other cognitive abilities and the provision of effective classroom instruction. Secondary consequences may include problems in reading comprehension and reduced reading experience that can impede growth of vocabulary and background knowledge
The purpose of The Dyslexia Handbook is to provide procedures for school districts, charter schools, campuses, teachers, students, and parents/guardians in early identification of, instruction for, and accommodations for students with dyslexia. This handbook will be used by school districts and charter schools as they develop their written procedures regarding students with dyslexia. It will also serve as a resource for educator preparation programs and other entities seeking guidance in serving students with dyslexia.
El propósito de El manual sobre la dislexia es proporcionar los procedimientos a los distritos escolares, escuelas autónomas, escuelas ordinarias, maestros, estudiantes y padres o tutores para la identificación temprana, la instrucción y las adaptaciones de los estudiantes con dislexia. Este manual lo utilizarán los distritos y las escuelas autónomas mientras ambos desarrollan sus procedimientos escritos con respecto a los estudiantes con dislexia. También servirá como un recurso para los programas de preparación de educadores y para otras entidades que buscan orientación para ayudar a los estudiantes con dislexia