Dyslexia Key Question Flashcards
Dyslexia statistics
Affects, 3 to 6% of childrenMore prevalent in boysDifficult in phonology (reading)Poor short time, memory for similar sounding words
What is dyslexia?
Reading disorder define there’s a problem in learning to recognise decode printed was at a level. It’s better to the individuals age
Indications of dyslexia
Difficulty learning letters, sounds and names
Smith spark et al (2010) what they did
Study dyslexia in adults matched control with IQDid lab tests on working and cognitive flexibility which makes up executive functioning
Findings Smith spark
adults unimpaired spatial memory, impaired verbal working memory compare to non-dyslexic participants, suggesting the results indicate a deficit with the phonological loop
What do Classroom strategies do
Aim to alter strategies to auto teaching and learning environment
What are the classroom strategies?
Clearly state lesson aims, use checklists, simplify instructions, highlight or colour code information, avoid length periods of talking to prevent phonological loop overload
What do Phonics do
Reading strategies to connect sound letter, dyslexia students find hard to recognise full words
Direct interventions are best
N-back test designed to help children with heterary issuesLong-lasting cognitive gains an academic improvementsNo computer game, asking where things are
Direct interventions weaknesses
No improvement in control groupNo significant differences between age, gender and other variablesIssues, n-back test target stmNot good transferability as everyone is affected differently
Conclusion
Classroom strategies are better as they have everyone, not just dyslexic peopleDyslexic people is working memory clogged, direct intervention, not transferable so classroom strategies is the way to go
