Erik's World
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A story about a young man who discovers he has Dyslexia. This explains some of the issues an individual may face in the classroom, socially, and mentally. Helpful information on how to cope when it comes to dealing with this disability.
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- Erik's World
- The Taylor Family
- Hello.....I'm Erik and this is my dad Jason & my mom Carrie
- Erik is 9 years old and he's in the 4th grade. He's at the stage in his life were he is beginning to value his social life and seek acceptance from society. He loves school and he takes PRIDE in reaching his GOALS! Stage 4 Industry vs. Inferiority
- I LOVE SCHOOL. I made a lot of friends last year. I start the 4th Grade today and it's going to be GREAT!
- SCHOOL
- Mrs. Dash Today's Assignment is Math
- As the semester progressed Erik wasn't feeling like himself things were changing. He was depressed and very frustrated with his grades. He was having trouble with his school but he didn't know how to react or express his concerns to his friends & family. He felt dumb and vey different from everybody else so he began to distance himself!
- (Begins to spell) Ge.e..rroge (clears throat) Grrage...
- Keep trying sweetie. It's spelled.. G.A.R..... Finish it up!
- Ge.e..rroge
- It's ok keep trying Erik.....
- Todays Assignment Oral Spelling Test
- Umm.. thats not how you spell garage
- Todays Assignment Oral Spelling Test
- Bye Bye class..... Erik stick around I want to talk to your mom when she picks you up
- (Class says) Bye Mrs. Dash
- Bell Rings
- I've noticed he gets really frustrated when he does his homework and he isn't as eager to come to school anymore. My husband and I will speak to him tonight.
- Hi Mrs. Taylor Erik has been having some difficulties with his math, spelling and reading in class lately. How's he doing at home?
- SCHOOL
- I've been feeling sad. When I read the words and numbers look scrambled. My friends smirked when I spelled my word wrong. What's wrong with me?
- Are you ok son? We've noticed that you haven't been yourself.
- We are here to help you son. So don't feel bad about making a mistake.
- The next day Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Dash spoke again. Mrs. Dash said, "I did some research and I think that Erik might be Dyslexic. He is showing all of the symptoms: Difficulty spelling, reading and writing. He's been kind of sad and he even has a delay in his speech at times. Maybe you should take him to the doctor for a check up."
- Erik & Mrs. Taylor were in Dr. Greens Office the next morning
- Well Mrs. Taylor, Erik is indeed Dyslexic, but don't worry he will be ok things will need to be a little more calculated but we will help you throughout the process.
- Mrs.Taylor shared the news with her husband. The doctor sent me some information about Dyslexi. We are going to figure it and you're going to be just fine Erik don't worry.
- The First step is Educating yourself
- Let me share the information with you
- BROCHURE WHAT IS DYSLEXIA? It is a phonological deficit. A cognitive disability, that can also be described as a language-based learning disability. It's the most common type.
- SIGNS OF DYSLEXIA -Delay of Speech -Trouble Reading -Horrible Spelling -Difficulty Writing (Dysgraphia) -Difficulty determining (Left) from (Right) -Reading Cursive becomes almost impossible -Issues remembering address, number, and alphabet
- There are three different types of Dyslexia
- •Development dyslexia - Caused during the early stages of fetus development and is hormonal in nature. This Dyslexia decreases as a child grows up and is mostly found in boys rather than girls. • Trauma dyslexia - Occurs if the part of the brain that commands reading and writing abilities is injured. • Primary Dyslexia - Does not change with age and is a malfunction in the left side of brain.
- WHAT COULD HAPPEN IF YOU ARE DIAGNOSED WITH DYSLEXIA?
- ISSUES IN THE CLASSROOM Could cause many issues for the student and their peers. Dyslexia could cause the whole class to fall behind due to the attention the teacher has to display to the student with the disability. This could dramatically slow the learning progress in the classroom and cause the others kids to resent each other. Having dyslexia could completely throw the student off mentally and socially. The student could start to get discouraged and frustrated. They may simply GIVE UP. Student struggles with organization, concentration and time keeping.
- SOCIAL ISSUES This could cause the student to become very distant and unhappy. Dealing with the frustration could drain the student and cause them to be depressed. The student could start acting irate and may choose to be alone often. Their friends may not understand what's going on since they aren't physically going through the issue themselves. Socially this student could get ridiculed and talked about amongst peers. Some may call them out of their name and making fun of the student. Other students may become impatient in class when the student takes a while to figure out the answer to a question. This could really change the way the student feels about themselves and others.
- WHAT ARE SOME INTERVENTIONS THAT COULD HELP THE STUDENT MAKE THE TRANSITION?
- School-based Interventions Clarification -Systematic Language Instruction -Letter Sound Linkage -Structured: Take the time to breakdown your directions (Step by Step Instruction) -Multisensory Learning: Utilize audio and combine visual aids in your teachings (Pictures, shapes, colors)
- School-based Interventions Coursework -Break the work up into smaller doses, this helps the student stay calm and not get overwhelmed -Eliminate distractions Organization - Seat the student in the front of the classroom - Provide organizers and display large calendars in the classroom -The parent and the teachers must COMMUNICATE and WORK TOGETHER
- WHAT TYPE OF LEARNING STYLE WORKS Auditory Learner: Learn best by listening and conversing. Visual Learner: Learn best by seeing and visual aids. Tactile Learner: Learn best by being interactive. Touching, moving, and feeling objects.
- Home-based Interventions - Celebrate the child’s effort to complete homework and be very supportive NEVER CRITICIZE - Host study groups at your home to encourage your child to study with friends -Visit specialist if needed and read to your child often -Encourage your child to be in sports and support art - Create a homework schedule, Practice, and secure an area for them to complete tasks (Utilize timers, color systems, pictures, and calendars)
- WHAT ARE THE FACTS ABOUT DYSLEXIA?
- FACT SHEET 3-7% of school-aged children are affected by Dyslexia 3 Times as many boy than girls have Dyslexia Dyslexia has nothing to do with IQ or Retardation 25% of people with Dyslexia also show signs of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) 15-20% of the population have some sort of language-based disability Dyslexia is one of the least severe cognitive disabilities
- WHERE DOES DYSLEXIA COME FROM -Dyslexia has been proven to run in the family -Dyslexia can occur in any background -The left side of the brain is formulated a little differently which overworks the frontal lobe of the brain. (Broca's Area: Front section of the brain that deals with language process, comprehension and speech) NOTE: Dyslexia has nothing to do with a student being unmotivated or lazy.
- POSITIVE SIDE OF HAVING DYSLEXIA -Gifted in the arts, electronics, music, physics, sports, computer science, sales, mechanics and drama -Generally have high IQ's -They're very creative and resourceful -They see the BIG PICTUR
- FAMOUS PEOPLE WITH DYSLEXIA -ORLANDO BLOOM -WHOOPI GOLDBERG -ALBERT EINSTEIN -STEPHEN SPIELBERG -KIERRA KNIGHTLEY -PATRICK DEMPSEY They are all dyslexic but they're very SUCCESSFUL
- WHAT CAN THE STUDENT DO TO COPE WITH DYSLEXIA?
- -Have a POSITIVE ATTITUDE -Channel your frustration into motivation -Understand that you aren't like everyone else and that it's not a bad thing. You're not stupid or dumb -Use visual and audio aids to learn (music & pictures) -Embrace yourself and be creative -Don't overwhelm yourself stop breathe and start again (Don't overwork yourself) -Communicate with your parents, teachers, & doctors -Understand that you can and you will learn you just have to find a new way to do it
- You see son.. just because your dyslexic doesn't mean you can't be successful. We just have to stay informed and work hard and stay positive.
- SUMMARY For Erik being diagnosed with Dyslexia was the end of his world. He didn't understand what was happening, he had always been a scholar. This caused him to act out and struggle but his parents and teachers were dedicated to helping him make this transition. After his mother shared the information Dr. Green supplied he felt much better. He feels like he can tackle this situation. He has support from his loved ones and specialist, so he is ready to plan for the future.
- Other Cognitive Disabilities Autism Dementia Down Syndrome Traumatic Brain Injury Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) These types of disabilities could be caused by a horrible brain accident, genetics, or simply the formation of the brain (Physiological and Biological)
- The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) ensures that all children with disabilities are entitled to a free appropriate public education to meet their unique needs and prepare them for further education, employment, and independent living. Prior to IDEA, over 4 million children with disabilities were denied appropriate access to public education. Many children were denied entry into public school altogether, while others were placed in segregated classrooms, or in regular classrooms without adequate support for their special needs (Katsiyannis, Yell, Bradley, 2001; Martin, Martin, Terman, 1996; U.S. Department of Education, 2010).
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- Katrina Williams Issues in Normal Development Cognitive Disabilities- (Dyslexia)
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