Causal Theories, Indicators and Remediations for Educators of Dyslexic Students - a New Zealand Context

Dyslexia
A difficulty with decoding and encoding the abstract symbols of written language
Despite:normal cognitive ability (intelligence)
normal hearing
normal vision
This suggests a neurological basis for this difficulty.
General facts about dyslexia:
*Dyslexia exists on a continuum of severity.
*Dyslexia has a genetic component...up to a 50% probability of being inherited if both parents are dyslexic. The implications of this are serious for home support.
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