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Down Syndrome
Dyslexia
Down Syndrome
What is it?
Tips for parents
Tips for educators
Tips for students
Resources
Dyslexia
What is Dyslexia?
Tips for parents
Tips for educators
Tips for students
Resources
What is Dyslexia?
Dyslexia is a neurological learning disability that impacts an
individuals ability to read, write and spell.
Some of the common
characteristic of dyslexia are struggling to identify and
connect words, poor word retention
and difficulties in phonological awareness.
While dyslexia is not curable, early and consistent
intervention can greatly improve an individuals
ability to read, comprehend and write words.
What is FAS?
Tips for parents
Resources
www.nofas.org
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/fasd/index.html
http://kidshealth.org/en/parents/fas.html