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What is Dyslexia?
The word dyslexia is derived from the Greek “dys” meaning poor or inadequate and “lexia” meaning words or language.  Individuals with dyslexia often need special programs to learn to read, write, and spell.  Dyslexia is not a disease; it has no cure, however it is manageable.  It is not a result of inadequate intelligence.  It is not behavioral, psychological, social or motivational in its origin.  It is not a vision problem; people with dyslexia do not “see” backward.

Dyslexia Defined by Law
Dyslexia means a disorder of constitutional origin manifested by difficulty in learning to read, write, and/or spell, despite conventional instruction, adequate intelligence, and socio-cultural opportunity. (TEC § 38.003)

Characteristics of Dyslexia

• Ø       difficulty reading single words in isolation

• Ø       difficulty decoding words

• Ø       difficulty hearing sounds in words

• Ø       difficulty learning the alphabet in correct sequence

• Ø       difficulty learning the names of letters and their sounds

• Ø       difficulty expressing thoughts in written form

• Ø       difficulty with rapid naming

• Ø       inaccurate and labored oral reading

• Ø       difficulty with aspects of reading comprehension

• Ø       difficulty with aspects of spelling

• Ø       confusion with right or left handedness

• Ø       difficulty with handwriting

Tips for Parents

• ü      Read with your child and to your child.

• ü      Encourage your child to read aloud and make selections that your child can read fluently.

• ü      Consistently practice reading together and alone.

• ü      Encourage your child to keep a journal .

• ü      Establish a work routine and a place for doing homework.

• ü      Become well-informed about dyslexia.

• ü      Keep regular contact with your child’s teachers and request conferences when necessary.

Columbia-Brazoria I.S.D. provides direct instruction that is research-based. The program is a multisensory approach and meets the specific learning needs of each individual student in a small group setting as mandated by Texas Law.19TAC § 74.28. 

Dyslexia Teachers

Kim Clinch - West Columbia Elementary

Laura Jones - Wild Peach

Robin Harrington - Barrow Elementary

Sheryl Valdez - Junior High & High School

Links
Texas Education Agency-Dyslexia
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/special.ed/reading/dyslexia.html
Neuhaus Education Center
http://www.neuhaus.org/
International Dyslexia Association
http://interdys.org/
Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic
http://www.rfbd.org/
Houston Branch of the International Dyslexia Association
http://www.houstonida.org/
Barbara Bush Family Literacy Foundation
http://www.barbarabushfoundation.com/
Schwab Foundation
http://www.schwablearning.org/index.asp
The Partnership for Reading
http://www.nifl.gov/partnershipforreading/
International Digital  Children’s Library 
http://www.icdlbooks.org/