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Dyslexia

Definition of Dyslexia

Texas Education Code (TEC) §38.003 defines dyslexia and related disorders in the following way:

“Dyslexia” means a disorder of constitutional origin manifested by a difficulty in learning to read, write, or spell, despite conventional instruction, adequate intelligence, and sociocultural opportunity. “Related disorders” include disorders similar to or related to dyslexia, such as developmental auditory imperception, dysphasia, specific developmental dyslexia, developmental dysgraphia, and developmental spelling disability. TEC §38.003(d)(1)-(2) (1995)

The International Dyslexia Association defines “dyslexia” in the following way:

Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurobiological 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 International Dyslexia Association Board of Directors, November 12, 2002

Dyslexia Program

Methodology

Scurry-Rosser ISD implements the Multisensory Teaching Approach (MTA) for eligible students.

Providers of Dyslexia Instruction (PDI):

Denise Wagner - SRES

denise.wagner@scurry-rosser.com

Christie Miller - SRMS and SRHS 

christie.miller@scurry-rosser.com

Additional Resources

First page of the PDF file: dyslexia-for-parents-7428
First page of the PDF file: Dyslexia_Fact_Sheet
First page of the PDF file: 2021_dyslexia_handbook_important_changes_for_families
First page of the PDF file: 2021_dyslexia_handbook_important_changes_for_families_spanish
First page of the PDF file: Dyslexia_Parent_Education_Program
First page of the PDF file: Dyslexia_Resources_4
First page of the PDF file: Dyslexia_Resources