tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9202687599504806318.post6963074761949763862..comments2024-02-23T03:53:53.798-05:00Comments on Doc H's Blog: Success in High School (and After) Starts in PreschoolDr. Stephen L. Pruitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16880287602750084367noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9202687599504806318.post-21388999581297012242009-10-18T20:30:34.178-04:002009-10-18T20:30:34.178-04:00Looking at the research - One in five students or ...Looking at the research - One in five students or 20% of the students has Dyslexia. If not identified and treated this disorder can lead to both increases in the literacy and the dropout rate. Dyslexics have a learning disorder that makes it difficult for them to read, write, or spell. <br />Research supports the essential role of early identification and appropriate instruction in preventing and alleviating the symptoms of dyslexia. Some states have stepped forward to address the early detection and diagnoses are Colorado and Texas to mention a couple.<br /><br />Identifying students who have learning disabilities or challenges is just the first step in process to provide a quality and complete education. It can be difficult for parents and educators to encourage and help a student who is having trouble in school, finding it tough to keep up with classmates, or experiencing a decline in self-esteem. Identifying the students’ primary learning style and then teaching them to use the best tools and techniques that work for them. <br />And it must be a multi-sensory approach, as dyslexic people learn best by involving all of their senses: visual, auditory, tactile, and kinesthetic.PSparkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01756641533332496227noreply@blogger.com