VIDBE-Q Volume 67 Issue 3
rarely diagnosed as either dyslexia or a specific learning disability (SLD)
according to Marnee Loftin, retired psychologist from the Texas School for the
Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI).
So, what are the characteristics of dyslexia? It is the struggle with accuracy
and fluency of language base skills including:
• Acquiring age-appropriate vocabulary
• Pronouncing words
• Letter/Word retrieval
• Phonological processing
• Poor decoding at the isolated word level
• Automaticity of phonological skills
• Poor spelling
• Confusion when using grammar and syntax orally
These characteristics may lead to:
• Reduced reading experiences
• Impeded vocabulary growth
• Lack of background knowledge
• Disrupted reading comprehension
