We are back for #DyslexiaAwarenessMonth 2020 after all the wonderful feedback we received last year! Every Day we will bust another #dyslexia and #reading myth during the month of October:
MYTH #1 for 2020:
DYSLEXIA AND READING IMPAIRMENTS ARE RARE
While the exact prevalence of #dyslexia/#reading impairments depends on many factors (e.g., the definition, the spoken and written language, diagnostic practices), we can say with great certainty that dyslexia/reading impairments are not rare.
Let's take a look at the numbers: The National Assessment of Educational Progress shows in their report that approx. 65% of 4th graders are not #reading proficiently and the numbers are similar for students in 8th grade. You can find the 2019 report here
nationsreportcard.gov/reading?grade=4
We know that dyslexia estimates range from approx. 3-12% but vary across countries. Prevalence rates for #dyslexia are difficult to estimate due to differences in definitions used, how & at what ages individuals are identified, criteria for diagnosis, & orthographic transparency
Estimates in English-speaking countries range between 5-10%, with greater variance in the US than UK. Estimates are as high as 5-10% in some Asian societies & about 7% in Japan when examining reading w Kanji. Prevalence estimates are approx. 5% in Germany, 3-4% in Italy/Spain.
Most importantly, all struggling readers benefit from early identification & evidence-based interventions regardless of where they live & what caused their difficulties. Learning to read is a basic right, lets all make sure we maximize the joy of learning to read for everyone!
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