Dyslexia

	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 of Directors, Nov. 12, 2002. This Definition is also used by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD).
	Studies show that individuals with dyslexia process information in a different area of the brain than do non-dyslexics.
	Many people who are dyslexic are of average to above average intelligence.

	K12 Academics Dyslexia Page http://www.k12academics.com/dyslexia.htm A National Education & Disability Resource website that serves as a great resource for Teachers, Parents, Students, Professionals & District Officials in the K-12 Education system with extensive information on various topics in education and disabilities
	International Dyslexia Association http://interdys.org/ The official website of the IDA, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals with dyslexia, their families, and the communities that support them.
	Dyslexia Resources http://www.greenwoodinstitute.org/resources/resdys.html A resource provided by The Greenwood School, a pre-preparatory boarding school for boys with dyslexia and related language disorders
	What's the Link Between Speed and Reading in Children With Dyslexia? http://www.apa.org/monitor/mar00/dyslexia.html An article highlighting the debate over whether dyslexia stems from a breakdown in the brain's ability to process fast-paced information or from a language-specific deficit