The Dyslexia Association of Ireland defines dyslexia as a specific learning difficulty affecting the acquisition of fluent and accurate reading and spelling skills. People with dyslexia process written material differently. This makes it hard to recognize, spell, and decode words. 

 

Dyslexia is the most common of all neuro-cognitive disorders, representing 80-90% of all those with learning disabilities. Dyslexia affects approximately 20 percent of the population. This makes it a guarantee that as teachers, we will encounter students with dyslexia in our classrooms. This group presentation gives an overview on dyslexia and the assessment process, as well as providing tips, approaches, and resources for teachers.