Condition
Specific Learning Disability
Dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia in children of normal intelligence.
Specific learning disability affects reading (dyslexia), writing (dysgraphia) or mathematics (dyscalculia) despite normal intelligence and adequate teaching. It is a difference in how the brain processes symbols, and it responds strongly to structured, multisensory remedial teaching.
Early signs
- Slow, effortful reading
- Letter reversals after age 7
- Poor spelling and messy writing
- Avoids reading homework
- Difficulty remembering maths facts
How it is diagnosed
- Psychoeducational assessment with IQ testing
- Academic achievement testing
- Certification support for exam accommodations
Our approach
- Orange special educators and psychologists work together, produce a formal report for the school board and teach with structured literacy methods proven in research.
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