Developmental Dyslexia

Developmental dyslexia, or reading disability (RD), is defined as “a disorder manifested by difficulty in learning to read despite conventional instruction, adequate intelligence, and socio-cultural opportunity.” It is relatively common; 5% to 10% of 8- to 10-year-olds have exceptional difficulty in learning to read despite conventional instruction and average IQ.

RESOURCES:

Audiblox: Overcoming Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and other Learning Difficulties
Effective in overcoming dyslexia and other learning difficulties by addressing the underlying shortcomings that interfere with academic performance.

Dyslexia Online
A selection of articles on dyslexia including symptoms, possible causes, and ways to prevent this learning disorder.

Dyslexia Symptoms & Dyslexia Signs
Resource details the symptoms of dyslexia, including the possible effects of this disorder on math and handwriting.

Article source: Critchley, M., The dyslexic child (Springfield, IL: Thomas, 1970).