1. Dyslexia By: Erin Kennedy CCGPS

2. One in five people have a learning disability Of those people 80% have Dyslexia

3. My Topic What is Dyslexia

4. What I Learned Cont. Brain-based, genetic trait Brain development theory Wiring of the Brain theory

5. What I Learned (cont.) Hearing problems at a young age Evolutionary Perceptive

6. What I Learned Cont. Criterion A-speed, accuracy, or comprehension falls below normal levels Criterion B-problems in reading causes difficulties with school or daily life Criterion C- reading problems are caused by a sensory deficit.

7. Main Points What is Dyslexia The classification of Dyslexia Theories on the causes of Dyslexia Struggles of dyslexia, teach methods for those with Dyslexia What parents need to do to help their Dyslexic child.

8. Graduation Product Ideas Pamphlet on Dyslexia Tutor Dyslexic Children Lesson on Dyslexia

9. Pictures

10. Creating My Product Choosing my product Writing My Lesson Editing Note cards Creating Visual Aid Practice

11. Tools Internet Library Microsoft Word Mentor

12. THE END Any Questions?

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