Different kinds of dyslexia would require different kinds of interventions. This suggests it is important we identify any varieties that might exist. As a first step, consider the diagram below that classifies reading disabilities into three groups. About 20% of people have a reading disability and they fall somewhere in the three blue circles depending on their deficits.
There are three specific reading deficits:
- Phonological Deficit
Difficulty decoding or assembling words based on their sounds.
- Speed/Naming Deficit
Slow reading; poor use of sight words. A sight word is a word that is instantly recognized by the reader; is not sounded out, and requires almost no effort to understand.
- Comprehension Deficit
Poor understanding of what was just read.
Difficulty decoding or assembling words based on their sounds.
Slow reading; poor use of sight words. A sight word is a word that is instantly recognized by the reader; is not sounded out, and requires almost no effort to understand.
Poor understanding of what was just read.
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