My child teacher has suggested my child might have dyslexia.What is dyslexia?

Question

Should I take her to specialist to have a functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI and what will this show?

Answer 1

There's a lot of misinformation out there...

First off, a classroom teacher can suspect dyslexia, but she can't diagnose it... you need special training for that.  Your pediatrician and an MRI won't be much help either.  You need a learning specialist or neuropsychiatrist that is trained to diagnose dyslexia.  The most common test given as an indicator is the CTOPP.  

Secondly, dyslexia used to be a catch-all phrase for any reading disability.  However, dyslexia is much more clearly defined now.  While non-dyslexics talk about kids who "see things backwards", the confusion with b and d or 9 and 6 is a symptom, not the cause of the problem.  There's usually a family history of dyslexia (even if it wasn't always called that, in the olden days kids would just "not be good at reading" or were considered dumb... in actuality, most dyslexics have above average intelligence and are usually gifted in arts/spatial thinking).

Thirdly, the regular classroom environment won't be enough to help a dyslexic child learn.  They may need specific tutoring and colored overlays to help them learn compensation strategies to help them read and spell IN ADDITION to the regular classroom.   You want to find a tutor certified in an Orton-Gillingham method (there are lots, but two that I know work are Barton  http://www.bartonreading.com/dys.html and Slingerland http://www.slingerland.org/)  A generic tutoring center like Kumon, Score, or Sylvan won't help.

Lastly, dyslexia isn't something you can grow out of.  Some mild dyslexics can develop compensation strategies on their own, but most need help.  The tutoring process is a long haul, the earlier it is started the better because it's a 2-4 year process.  Check out either of the web sites above for more info.

Answer 2

Dyslexia is an umbrella word that covers a variety of learning disorders/difficulties.  My father has functional dyslexia, he cannot read above a 5th grade level.  This is mainly due to the fact that he grew up in the 40's and they didn't know how to work with kids with dyslexia.  That is the far end of the scale.  I am at the other end.  My dyslexia is affected by my emotional state.  If I am exhausted or stressed I have trouble making the words out.  

It can also represent just a different style of learning.  My son has not been diagnosed yet, but he has a hard time with abstract principles and definately learns better one way than another.  

If you notice, I mentioned my father, myself, and my son.  It can be a genetic thing.  The neurons just don't fire the same way they do in others.  

You should have your child checked out by a specialist.  An MRI will show nothing, tho.  Your City/State should have a program that evaluates and assists with learning challenges.  They will have your child meet with a speach pathologist, a phychologist, and possibly other specialists in the field.  This does not mean they are crazy, it's just these tend to be the best people for the evaluations.  

It may be your child will do better in a certain type of classroom environment, or she need to be taught a certain way to best grasp what the teacher is saying.  It is a part of "No child left behind" that all children who can be taught will be taught, no matter what it takes.  Because of this, your local school has to alter their teaching techniques to best teach your daughter.  They just have to know how.

Answer 3

since your child's teacher suggested it, she should refer your child to the child study team at her school.  This team will suggest interventions based on your child's history and current performance, and may suggest an evaluation for special education be done- this will investigate whether or not a learning disability in reading exists.   The full evaluation should consist of a psychological eval (academics and possibly IQ testing), language testing, fine/gross motor skill review, teacher reports, developmental background history (done with you), and whatever else is deemed necessary.  If  your child is eligible for special education services she will qualify for an Individual Education Plan (IEP).  Do a search about learning disabilties through IDEIA as you investigate further.  

You can do an MRI- it will show what parts are of the brain are over and understimulated.  However, if you want services at school, you still have to go through this process.  Look at your state's department of education- special education section to determine what the procedure is for you.

Answer 4

Read this article:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dyslexia

Answer 5

Dyslexia is considered to be a learning disability. It manifests primarily as a difficulty with written language, particularly with reading and spelling. It is separate and distinct from reading difficulties resulting from other causes, such as a non-neurological deficiency with vision or hearing, or from poor or inadequate reading instruction. Evidence also suggests that dyslexia results from differences in how the brain processes written and/or spoken language. Although dyslexia is the result of a neurological difference, it is not an intellectual disability. Dyslexia occurs at all levels of intelligence.

Answer 6

it's a learning disability that must be done by physical tests such as reading and writing. it will not show up in any sort of mri's. basically the big symptom is reversing letters when they spell, having difficulty spelling and reading. they reverse words in sentences when they read it. you should talk to the school about her seeing a learning specialist.

Answer 7

Dyslexia is a promblem kids get which a problem how to learn

Answer 8

Problems With Reading And Writing .. .. Yes Have It Checked Out..

Answer 9

it means she has problem reading

Answer 10

definitely take your child for testing to find out for sure.  if it turns out that she is dyslexic, go to your library and check out the video "FAT city: how hard can this be?"  it is an educational video that i've seen in many of my special education classes in college.  it shows what a learning disabled student goes through every day in class.  it puts everything in a new light!

dyslexia is thought to be when people read things backwards.  sometimes it's like that, but not to the degree that most think.  some flip letters around, see them backwards, see wrong letters, or they float on the apge...it's differnt for everyone, and it's different many times when they look at the same word!  it's quite difficult to understand.  read articles at the provided site.  it is written by a dyslexic.  dyslexia does not mean your child will not be able to be successful...she can!  adn she will find a way to deal with her reading issues.  once she is diagnosed, there are so many resources available to you so you can help her, and so she can learn to help herself!  best of luck to you!

Answer 11

It means that your child has difficulty with reading and writing.

Answer 12

Dyslexia is a reading disability when letters get mixed up for example the word apple to an average reader is apple but to a dyslexic reader apple could be read as aplep or something of the sort. Dyslexia is something that overtime will be fixed. The school will teach your child to read the proper way and then they'll be good

Answer 13

fMRI will not really reveal anything significant.

Dyslexia exists on a continuum, from mild to very severe.  

Dyslexia has two components: reading and word comprehension.  

It depends on the age of the child. Children beginning to learn to read and write will naturally make mistakes that will improve over time. If the spelling mistakes remain, then there is a possiblity of a reading problem.

Answer 14

you cant read well. All the letters get messed up in ur head

Answer 15

Dyslexia is a reading disorder when the child (or adult) gets Letters and Number mixed up. They might look backwards or upside down. It's really confusing at times.

Answer 16

What is dyslexia?

Dyslexia is a learning problem that makes it hard to read, write, and spell. It occurs because the brain jumbles or mixes up letters and words. Children with dyslexia often have a poor memory of spoken and written words.

Having dyslexia does not mean that your or your child’s ability to learn is below average. In fact, many people with dyslexia are very bright. But not being able to read well can make many areas of learning a problem.

Dyslexia is also called specific reading disability, reading disorder, and reading disability.

How is dyslexia diagnosed?

To find out if your child has dyslexia, your doctor will ask about your child's past health. The doctor will also ask you what signs of dyslexia you and your child’s teachers have seen. He or she will ask your child questions too. Your doctor may order reading and skill tests. Tests may include those that look at your child's personality and how he or she learns, solves problems, and uses words. Your child may also have an IQ test.

These tests will help your doctor find out if your child has dyslexia or another learning problem.

Answer 17

it means there as smart as homer

Answer 18

Dyslexia is a learning problem some kids have. Dyslexia makes it tough to read and spell. The problem is inside the brain, but it doesn't mean the person is dumb. Plenty of smart and talented people struggle with dyslexia.

Dyslexia means that a person's brain has trouble processing letters and sounds. That makes it tough to break words into separate speech sounds, like b-a-t for bat. When it's hard to do that, it's really hard to connect speech sounds to different letters, like "buh" for b, and blend them into words.

So a kid who has dyslexia will read slowly and might make a lot of mistakes. Sometimes he or she will mix up letters in a word, such as reading the word "was" as "saw." Words may blend together wrong and seem all jumbled in the kid's mind.  There are plenty of resources for dyslexic children.  Don't despair and don't give up!  Some people suggest that Albert Einstein had dyslexia.  And guess what - as a child I DID!!

Best of Luck!

Answer 19

Dyslexia is a nuerological disorder which affects the child's ability to read and process words. It is fairly treatable and non harmful. you should take her to your primary care doctor and have her evaluated by a specialist.  Once evaluated and diagnosed treatment is pretty simple.

Answer 20

When they find it difficult to read and write.

Answer 21

Hi,

     My name is Paul Mackie and I am an Early Childhood Educator and currently work with special needs adults.

One answer to your problem may be Brain Gym. It was created by Paul Dennison for Dyslexic children.; search for a Brain Gym and a teacher in your area.

Hope this helps

Paul Mackie

The Child Development Guy

Answer 22

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dyslexia

Answer 23

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