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What is Dyslexia?
Did your child struggle to recognize rhyming patterns or remember the names of letters and their sounds? Or maybe you have noticed that they are having difficulty learning new words. Have they shown frustration with reading words or reading aloud?
These are just a few signs of dyslexia in children.
UNDERSTANDING DYSLEXIA
Dyslexia is a brain-based disability characterized by difficulty with reading, spelling and writing. It is typically diagnosed through a comprehensive assessment, since it is a collection of symptoms. Dyslexia often occurs alongside other challenges, such as dysgraphia (writing difficulties) or dyscalculia (math difficulties), ADHD, or ADD.
FAMILIES EXPERIENCING DYSLEXIA
You may notice that your child is experiencing challenges developing reading skills. Since dyslexia affects the way the brain processes the sounds of language, children with it may struggle to sound out words or read smoothly. Children may also have difficulty with finding the right word or word retrieval.
In addition to difficulty reading words, you may notice schoolwork being challenging and frustrating for your child. If this is true for your child, you’re not alone. Our community is here to guide you.
ALIGN for Schools, Districts & Educational Leaders
The ALIGN Framework™ supports schools, districts, and educational leaders in strengthening literacy systems through equitable decision-making, culturally responsive practice, and authentic family partnership.
Through professional learning, leadership institutes, and strategic partnerships, DABC helps educational leaders:
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strengthen literacy identification and intervention systems,
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improve culturally responsive literacy practices,
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reduce inequitable patterns in referral and support,
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build stronger family partnership structures,
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and develop systems that function more equitably for Black learners.
ALIGN emphasizes that evidence-based practice can only function effectively when supported by intentional system design and equitable implementation.
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