Dyslexia
About Me:
My name is Lauren Selzer. This is my 13th year in education, and 4th year at Shiner ISD. I hold a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Texas A&M University and a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Sam Houston State University. I am a certified Special Education teacher, also holding certifications in counseling, theatre, speech, and elementary education. I am beyond honored to be a member of Team Shiner and excited to provide your children with all the resources they need to succeed!
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What is Dyslexia?
Dyslexia is a brain-based learning disability that makes learning to read, write, or spell difficult.
Primary characteristics include difficulties with:
◆ Learning the sounds letters make
◆ Reading words in isolation or reading unknown words
◆ Reading smoothly with enough speed and accuracy to comprehend
◆ Spelling
Dyslexia is considered a specific learning disability (SLD) under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). If your child is eligible for special education services, your child will have access to services and supports that are specially designed to meet your child’s unique needs. Parents have a right to request a special education evaluation at any time.
Dyslexia Intervention
Reading by Design®: An Individualized Literacy Intervention is a systematic, multisensory approach aligned with research-based practices for developing literacy. This intervention follows an intensive, explicit, and cumulative design for remediation of reading and writing skills at all grade levels.
This comprehensive program addresses the following components:
- phonological awareness,
- sound-symbol association,
- six syllable types,
- written spelling patterns,
- morphology,
- syntax,
- reading fluency, and
- comprehension.
Progress monitoring and review lessons are embedded throughout the program to inform student progress and promote reading and writing automaticity. Reading by Design® may be used with students in kindergarten through grade 12 in a small, homogeneous group setting.
