Dyslexia Definition
Most current definition: 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. Adopted by the IDA Board, November 2002. This definition is also used by the National Institutes of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), 2002.
Two Curriculums Taught at MISD
The Multisensory Reading Approach (MTA) is a comprehensive, integrated language arts program addressing reading decoding and comprehension, spelling composition, cursive handwriting, and alphabet and dictionary skills. The program encompasses the structure and science of the English language.
The Multisensory Grammar and Written Composition curriculum uses color codes to introduce and reinforce the definitions of the parts of speech in a sentence. Patterns of color are used to help students compose original sentences of varying lengths and complexities.
