Terminology

For those new to dyslexia, making sense of the vocabulary used by physicians, educators, and researchers can seem daunting. This list of commonly used terms is offered as a reference to enhance understanding about the academic, scientific, and legal words you will likely encounter.

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References

Birsh, J. (2018). Multisensory teaching of basic language skills, (4th ed.). Paul H. Brooks Publishing.

Harris, T. L., & Hodges, R. E. (1995). The literacy dictionary: The vocabulary of reading and writing. International Reading Association, Inc.

International Dyslexia Association. (2019). IDA dyslexia handbook: What every family should know. https://app.box.com/s/8ucxzz2u5wq2wezqoaqgrltn532z97bz

California Department of Education. (2018, December). California dyslexia guidelines. https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se/ac/documents/cadyslexiaguidelines.pdf