At PROVIDENT CHARTER SCHOOLS (PCS) we are often contacted by parents whose child has recently been diagnosed with dyslexia, and they have questions about what it means, and how it will affect their child. So we thought we would take a little time to dispel some myths about the learning difference – and share some facts too!
Myth #1: Dyslexia is rare
Fact: In the US, research has shown that dyslexia affects up to 20% of the population. It is the most common learning disability in school-aged children.
Myth #2: Kids with dyslexia just need to try harder in school
Fact: Research shows that the brain functions differently in kids with dyslexia. With skilled instruction and practice, including the MULTISENSORY APPROACH that PCS uses, kids with dyslexia can make significant and lasting gains in reading.
Myth #3: Children can grow out of dyslexia
Fact: Dyslexia is a lifelong learning difference. That doesn’t mean that reading skills can’t improve over time. But it is a difference that continues through adulthood.
Myth #4: Dyslexia is a vision problem
Fact: Kids with dyslexia are no more likely to have eye and vision problems than other kids.
Myth #5: Children with dyslexia have low IQ
Fact: There is absolutely no relation between dyslexia and IQ. In fact, some of history’s most famous scientists, authors, athletes and inventors had dyslexia – including Albert Einstein, Muhammad Ali, Magic Johnson, and George Washington.
At PCS, we understand that language based learning differences can be challenging to navigate. We partner with families and support our young learners with proven, effective tools and methods to help them succeed. Interested in learning more?
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About Provident Charter Schools
Provident Charter Schools are brick and mortar charter schools with two campuses serving elementary and middle school students with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Our innovative classroom models and effective teaching techniques inspire all learners. Students are supported by a close-knit community of caring teachers, staff and engaged families from 8 counties and 50+ school districts in Pittsburgh, Beaver and surrounding areas.