Essays on Dyslexia

Across his journey of fifty years as an artist, Pinkney has succeeded in viewing the world from a different and better perspective and coming up with outstanding images that reveal his love for life, race, community and culture. His works of art offer a significant proof that good acts, no matter how minute are never a waste when displayed in beautiful images (Llanas 45). Initially created for product advertisements, greeting cards, covers and pages of periodicals, postage stamps and well-travelled historic sites, Jerry’s have also been displayed in more than one hundred illustrated books. One of the most ...

Abstract

This paper looks at the definition and classification of dyslexia by medical professionals and teachers. It looks at how the two relate and how it informs the discourse and actions on dyslexia. The paper also examines how the two relate and influence professional actions on dyslexia to support the learners with this challenge. The paper utilize previous research data sampled by various researchers to draw conclusions on the definition of dyslexia by the two groups and to draw a conclusion on what help is available for students with dyslexia and makes recommendations on what more can be done. The ...

The purpose of this research is to aces the familiarity and perception of the people with dyslexia condition and understand dyslexia itself in both medical and educational standpoints. To assess the information, an open-ended questionnaire was used. Prevalence of the disease, its symptoms and management plans where the key concepts sought in the survey.

The following the guiding research questions

What is the ways educator and medical professionals define dyslexia and support What is the ways teacher and medical professionals define dyslexia and support individuals who suffer from the effects of these learning disabilities?

What are the best techniques should teachers use to teach students with dyslexia?

Which one is more efficient medication, medical professionals prescribe or solution ...

This paper will summarize the legal issues, reveal the outcomes, and formulate a rationale for how the court reached its decision in three separate special education policy reviews. The cases to be reviewed are; 1) Doug C v. Hawaii, 2) PV v. Philadelphia and 3) Phyllene W. v. Huntsville City, AL, Board of Education. These cases will shape the futures of children with special needs and how they interact within their schools. Each case deals with laws that are already in place such as the; 1) ADA (American with Disabilities Act), 2) IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Act) and 3) ...

Description of the Challenge

I have witnessed cases where teachers face significant challenges in managing the behavior of primary school children. Teaching a large class of pupils with different abilities can cause a lot of irritation to teachers. I have seen the behavior of some kids disrupting the normal operations of classrooms or the entire school. Thus, a child may exhibit behavior that may make it difficult for the teachers to provide education for that particular pupil or their peers. Teachers are experiencing even greater behavioral issues that are associated with children with disability and those who have different social norms from that ...

The idea that schools should provide accommodations for those students who experience difficulty and disability is a relatively new one. In the past, primary, secondary, and tertiary educational institutions existed as institutions; however, as the sciences advanced and more became known about the nature of human learning disabilities, institutions of all different types and sizes began to realize that a learning disability is not necessarily associated with an intellectual disability. With this realization came the development of a number of important programs, all of which have one particular end goal: to develop an educational system in which people can ...

Introduction

Reading skills are not only essential for career advancement, but are also an essential survival skill. From day-to-day, we have to read a lot of important information from notices, letters, signposts, consumer information leaflets on products and commercials among many others. Therefore, it difficult for a person who does not know how to read to survive. Therefore, reading skills is one of the essential life skills that should be emphasized at institutions of learning. Learners reading skills should be horned during their early years at school so that those who drop out from school also acquire the skills. Institutions ...

Restatement of initial research questions

Reading is a crucial skill in life. Therefore, it is one of the core skills that learners must acquire. Duggan (2009) states that reading comprehension is affected by many internal and external factors and visual processing. Reading comprehension is defined as the degree of understanding a text (Jager-Adams, 1994). It does not only include the amount of reading time, but also the ability to trigger information from the text. According to Ouellette (2006), the end goal of reading is comprehension. Therefore, reading time does not provide a full picture of reading comprehension because one can quickly skim the text ...

Rights of Children with Dyslexia

Dyslexia is a condition that affects the processing of written and spoken language by the brain. It is neither a sign of laziness nor a sign of low intelligence. It is mainly associated with challenges in reading. Some specialists, educators and doctors may term it as disorder or disability in reading. However, it may also affect the spelling, speaking and writing. Children with this disability are still able to comprehend ideas that are complex, except that they require more time go through it. They might also require a different method to process information, for instance, listening to an audiobook ...

Rights of Children and Families

Education is a fundamental entity for all children as it helps them shape their future. Apart from that, they can develop themselves physically, mentally and emotionally to combat most of their issues as they grow up. Governments spend millions every year to ensure children have the right resources to guide them through the journey, while writers, publishers, and other technology firms come up with brilliant ways of making learning better. Special schools have a huge task to undertake than normal schools, as they have to provide tailor-made courses for their students. Over the years, most of the special schools ...

Introduction

Individuals who are suffering from learning disabilities need attention, reinforcement, and care. The delivery of the stated elements allows them to appear with a robust wisdom of self-worth, self-assurance, and the willpower to behave actively in critical situations. Continuous research provides evidence that attests to the ability of children with learning disabilities to adopt and learn. Consequently, it is the responsibility of teachers and schools to foster the integration of these children to teach them to cope and learn, as well as to compete favorably and hold their knowledge with their heads held high among their counterparts in school. ...

When any student begins their educational journey, together with their parents and caregivers, it is often an assumption that everything will work out well. The belief tends to be that the child will learn and understand all the concepts beginning from the most basic tasks, such as learning to write alphabetic letters, to the more complex tasks, such as solving challenging algebraic equations. However, this is not always the case, as some children, not only when they are young but also as they grow older, face many challenges that affect their learning. Learning disability is a complicated disorder affecting the ...

Human Behavior

1. Sheila´s challenges during her experience at the university were attributed to jean Paget’s theory of assimilation or accommodation. Sheila was challenged in college with regards to attaining equilibrium due to her inability of being able to assimilate new experiences within the realm of her existing schemata. Sheila was from a rural environment and was used to making friends at a much slower pace. She had challenges adjusting to her new environment. Sheila’s dyslexia also was one of the driving forces behind her behavior. She did not have the schemata required for adaptation for information processing due ...

Virtual reality (VR) refers to any interactive, computer-simulated environment using 3D graphics, complex interface controls and multi-user capabilities; it recreates one’s physical presence in the actual, real or even imaginary world. Virtual reality augments lifelike experience of the ‘as if’ but ‘not quite’ of the real (sometimes, even mixed with the fantasy) world. Multi-modal VR technologies make it possible to engage multiple senses (that is, sight, touch, sound, and smell) for a broad range of applications, for examples, in entertainment, military, corporate, financial, scientific, especially, in medical and educational arenas . It has been claimed that VR brings a ...

Dyslexia

Hello Guardian,

This letter is written to you to help in clarifying some important issues concerning the child under your care. The child is proven to be experiencing a natural condition called Dyslexia. Dyslexia is a condition that is generally considered to hamper normal learning capabilities of individuals. In many cases children and other persons who experiences the dyslexic conditions have faced a lot of discrimination that may end up having a great amount of impact on their study life.

As a guardian we would like to bring to your attention that bringing up a child successfully involves a lot of factors. In many cases it ...

QUESTION 1

The author of the article quotes and supports Glib’s view on dyslexia that it being treated as a gift is worst of all patronizing and at its best still unhelpful .my personal opinion is that dyslexia should be treated as a gift and I disagree with the author and will prove the point in the following essay.

Dyslexia is an advantage to the people having it more specifically in the scientific and artistic areas. Research shows that people with dyslexia have unique abilities of perception in that their peripheral view is sharper than non-dyslexic people are. This helps them recognize ...

Dissertation Conclusion

In this paper the researchers have developed and discussed the question regarding the memory capacity of dyslexic individuals compared to those who don’t have dyslexia. The hypothesis that dyslexic individuals have a lower working memory capacity was checked in this study. To check this hypothesis the researchers have used basics of statistical methods and probability theory. The analysis was performed on a data sample comparing the working memory capacity in dyslexic and non-dyslexic individuals by using the symmetry span (working memory measure). The researchers have used descriptive statistics and Student’s independent samples t-test to check the hypothesis. All calculations ...

Exceptional Children-Dyslexia

There are no vibrant and internationally accepted delineations of learning disabilities, and it has sparked a worldwide deliberation. However, two definitions have gained acceptance over the rest globally. The definitions include the federal definition in IDEA and a definition that was suggested by the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities (NJCLD) (Ziegler & Goswami, 2011). IDEA delineates specific learning disabilities as a disorder in one/more psychological processes involved in comprehending or using a language, spoken or written. The disease may surface in an imperfect potential to speak, listen, read, write, spell or calculate mathematical expressions. These disorders include perceptual disabilities, minimal brain dysfunction, ...

Helping others is one of the most important aspects of human life. Since I was a child, I have thought that it is important to help others as much as possible. Humans are not alone in this world and it makes life more bearable if one shares it with others. Most professions in life help other people in different ways. The discipline I have chosen help people to do one of the most important activities a human being can learn to do in his or her life: read. Reading is vital in many ways, helping people access many academic works and ...

Dyslexia refers specifically to learning disabilities encountered in reading. It may at times be characterized by difficulties that occur in recognizing, decoding and spelling words correctly. Due to these challenges brought forth by the disorder, there may be problems caused with reading comprehension and slowed down vocabulary growth. In addition to the outcomes brought about by the disorder, dyslexia may lead to poor fluent loudly out reading. It is thus considered a neurological disorder. It offers hindrance to aspects involved in the learning process such as reading, writing, and spelling and to some extent speaking. The neurological disorder affects the ...

Dyslexia, a commonly misinterpreted Neuro-developmental disorder, entails inaccurate and rather slow word recognition, spelling, decoding words. This subsequently affects the vocabulary growth and reading comprehension. Although numerous misconceptions are attached to this condition, researches have proved that Dyslexia is not correlated to laziness or poor intelligence nor is it a result of poor vision. People having dyslexia possess a neurological condition that makes their brains or mind to absorb process and differently interpret information (Peterson, 2007, p.g 2). It occurs among the populace of all ethnic backgrounds and in most cases, more than just one family member has dyslexia. Reports from the ( ...

INTRODUCTION

Autism is one of the most prevalent conditions suffered by many young people. The important question is, does the prevalence represent an epidemic or is it simply been misdiagnosed, under-diagnosed, or over diagnosed? Autism does not manifest in every child the same way and to the same degree; this has earned in the title of a Spectrum disorder, which means that it has a broad range of diagnosis under the umbrella of autism (Web MD 1). In the past people who were perceived as abnormal was simply labeled insane, today we are much clearer at differentiating between different conditions. The numbers ...

The human brain consists of two halves, the right and left hemispheres (Kennison, 2013). Also known as the logical brain, the left hemisphere regulates language and analysis. On the other hand, the right hemisphere, otherwise known as the creative brain, regulates imagination and daydreaming (Kennison, 2013). Researchers in the early nineteenth century discovered that an injury on the left hemisphere caused the loss of language and speech abilities (Kennison, 2013). Conversely, injuries on the right hemisphere did not cause the loss of language and speech abilities. Further studies have supported the hypothesis that language and speech abilities are ...

Following the American Psychological Association’s Guidelines

Dyslexia and Motivation When one thinks of a motivated individual, one often thinks of a stereotype. The individual is usually formally educated, sharply dressed, and on the fast track to an Ivy League university. They do not have any special needs that hold them back from their studies, because how could anybody with difficulties in math or reading ever succeed in the real world? Actually, individuals with difficulties in school sometimes end up being quite successful in the real world, particularly those with dyslexia. Dyslexic individuals are prone to thinking outside the box, being pushed harder by their teachers, making ...

In the Child's Mind: Language Acquisition and Mastery

Besides birth itself, there is no other event in a child's life that is more significant or elicits the excitement of proud parents more so than the utterance of his first words. Whether those words are "mama", "daddy" or "baba" is significant in itself, but the remainder of childhood will be spent adding to, and honing early language skills during the voyage through adulthood. Language acquisition and its mastery entail a vast array of cognitive processes -- ones that continually shape and re-shape the human brain until death. While language acquisition as a part of cognitive development still largely remains a mystery, ...

Personal Statement

As a primary school student, my teachers advised me to wear eye glasses. I had a perfectly clear vision, though. However, I had serious reading and spelling difficulties, which hindered me from performing well. Later on, I developed my own reading strategy, based on crossing texts back and forth, considering a natural way of processing the information. My learning results improved in high school and in college, being able to pass two rigorous six hours tests and examinations for CFA and I am currently preparing for the third one. Recently, at my teacher’s recommendation, concerned about my reading, I made an ...

- Introduction Danny Glover, prolific multitalented and multiple award holder, was born on the 22nd July 1946 and is famous actor, film producer and producer with a long career from the 1970s when there were very limited opportunities for African Americans. He is known for his roles in films like the color purple, the predator 2, witness, lethal weapon, saw, franchise and angels in the outfield. He has appeared in more than 70 films, more than 20 television appearances and won more than 15 awards in his acting career. In addition, Danny Glover has participated in theatrical productions albeit ...

The risks of vaccines and their association with autism remain a continuing debate between doctors, pharmaceutical companies, parents, and health advocates. The debate is often passionate and led by emotion; celebrities Jenny McCarthy and Jim Carrey providing a vocal campaign against vaccination because of vaccines’ alleged link to autism (Adams). The argument that vaccines are linked to autism generally includes the idea that it is the preservatives in vaccinations that is the link between this product and the debilitating disorder. The issue is complex and there is no simple answer. A 2005 article in NaturalNews discusses the toxicity of the ...

Out of all of the things I adore in life, I love working with children the most. Many children have learning disabilities or conditions that require special care to treat and address, particularly in the early years of their academic careers. There are quite a few instances where children do not get the help that they need, and their education falters as a result; this leads to continuing problems with dyslexia and similarly debilitating learning disabilities that hampers children's learning and ability to succeed. It is my fervent belief that, with the help of the Sam Houston State University program, I ...

I am genuinely excited to be applying to your university and hope that you will consider me favorably for admission. Overall, I would describe myself as an excellent student and have a good relationship with my teachers and peers. I have a strong aptitude for my and science, and I am planning to study computers and software engineering. Because I have had to overcome certain disabilities such as Dyslexia from a young age, I have had to learn to work harder than many other to get A’s and B’s, and this experience has left me with a string ability and determination to ...

This article leads to the current study about the prevalence of Dyslexia in the United States. Though this article builds on prior hypothesis that have been conducted, this research does not devise a new methodology in being able to come up with original findings. This means that both the empirical and normative values that have been stressed by this research are based on the values and bias that had been witnessed in prior research. In terms of the argument that this research makes, it is clear that the author has a clear hypothesis that personal factors are among the key reasons ...

Introduction

A human brain is typically divided into two halves, the left hemisphere and the right hemisphere. It is debated that the two hemispheres are responsible for different ways of thinking and cognitive processing. Hence, the dominance of either part of the brain, left or right, can distinctly affect the personality of a person. The aim of this paper is to understand the impact of left or right brain guided behaviour on learning abilities of a person. The paper is divided into three sections. The first section discusses some of the relevant researches in this field. The second section studies the impact ...

The Left versus the Right Sides of the Brain: Their Impact on Learning

The higher brain – the cerebral cortex – is anatomically divided into two hemispheres – the right and the left. Although the two hemispheres are basically similar in structure, microscopic differences exist, and their functional abilities and propensities are different. These functional differences are described as ‘hemispheric asymmetry’ (Hellige, 1993). The left hemisphere controls sensory and motor functions of the right side of the body, and vice versa. The layman’s percept is that the left hemisphere is responsible for symbolic processes, production and perception of language, and rational thinking, while the right is involved in artistic, intuitive, and creative thinking. This ...

Dyslexia is one of the most common learning difficulties. It was first introduced in 1884 by R. Berlin, a German ophthalmologist. He used it to describe a particular reading disturbance in the lack of a pathological condition in the visual organs to contain it. In his publication three years later, Berlin defined that dyslexia is caused by a left-sided cerebral lesion (p. 1). He presumed right handedness and spoke of "word-blindness."

In the 70’s, the meaning of dyslexia was broadened. It was medically defined as an “impaired ability to read with a reading skills level under the average person with normal human intelligence. ...

Introduction

When we hear the word dyslexia, the first thing that comes to mind is that, “Oh, Tom Cruise had it!” We also mention other celebrities such as Orlando Bloom, Cher, Steven Spielberg, etc. Oh yes, Steve Jobs also suffered from it (Famous Dyslexic People, p, 1). We often thought that they have had an insurmountable amount of disability yet we really never know what it is. At best, we often feel the admiration for these people because despite the disease, they have become successful. However, what exactly is dyslexia? Is it really difficult to overcome? How could people overcome it?

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Introduction

When a child or adolescent experiences a health issue often affects all family members and the functioning of the family unit. In this paper, reference is made to a given family scenario in undertaking family assessment. The main purpose of this paper is to identify some of the actual and potential health and social problems/issues that families experience and how these problems affect the functioning of the family unit. The key points of discussion include, health and social issues/problems experienced by the family, effects of these problems to the functioning of family unit, key strength factors evidence in the given family scenario, ...

Developmental Dyslexia: a diagnostic tool.

The diagnosis of developmental dyslexia is a long and convoluted journey, complicated by the various different theories concerning its development, causes and treatment. As a condition, it affects approximately between 10 to 20% of the population, with 4% being affected severely, and is generally perceived as being caused by abnormalities in visual and auditory processing. This, in turn, is what directly affects the sufferer’s ability to process words, numbers and have the occasional bought of poor co-ordination. Three key types of dyslexia are deep dyslexia, surface dyslexia, and pure alexia; these refer to the level of severity and specific difficulties. ...

Book Report on Multisensory Teaching of Basic Language skills, second edition by Birsh Judith Dr. Judith Birsh has thrived in conveying mutually the expertise of a group of esteemed and renowned providers to create what is certainly an extremely prized and much-utilized text and reference book in the subject of dyslexia and learning differences In Multisensory Teaching of Basic Language Skills. She has increased a significantly essential source for comprehending, educating, measuring, and parenting individuals with dyslexia and associated disorders by summoning different authorities to write segments in their area(s) of utmost interest and potency. Starting with the meaning ...

A word processing program is a computer application that is used to produce different printable materials. There are various programs, for example Microsoft word which is the most currently used software with over 500,000,000 users (Wolf & Berninger, 2009). Students with special needs, such as learning disabilities, are not mostly considered in the business manifestos of the software producing companies. It is important that this negative trend be checked by companies making word processing programs. There are many positive outcomes that would accompany the production and availability of various word processing computer applications specially designed to suit students with ...

Thesis Statement

Reading problems are common among children in their first levels of learning but it has been seen to continue in some cases up to adulthood. Many of the people with reading disabilities have been associated with limited intelligence and these people have at times been said to have autism. However, associating reading disorder with autism and limited intelligence is all wrong. This is because there is medical and academic proof that dissociates reading disorder with limited intelligence.

Brain Mapping

Cell positioning during brain development is one of the reasons that medics have highlighted to explain the cause of reading disorder (Charles ...