Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurological in origin. It is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities. These difficulties typically result from a deficit in the phonological component of language that is often unexpected in relation to other cognitive abilities and the provision of effective classroom instruction. Secondary consequences may include problems in reading comprehension and reduced reading experience that can impede growth of vocabulary and background knowledge.
The following definition was adopted by the Board of Directors, International Dyslexia Association, November 2002.
The following definition was adopted by the Board of Directors, International Dyslexia Association, November 2002.
Red Flags
- Difficulty learning the letter names and their corresponding sounds
- Difficulty reading single words in isolation (decoding)
- Difficulty spelling accurately and phonetically
- Slow, choppy and labored (dysfluent) reading
- Avoids reading aloud
- Avoids reading for pleasure
- Difficulty understanding text because of slow and inaccurate word reading
Dyslexia Therapists and Interventionist
Karen Ivers, M.S.E., LDT, CALT
Karen Ivers is the Hope Public School’s dyslexia coordinator. She is a certified dyslexia therapist serving students for the Hope School District including, William Jefferson Clinton Primary School, Beryl Henry, Hope Academy of Public Service, Henry C. Yerger, and Hope High School.
Tina Smith, CALT
Tina Smith is a certified dyslexia therapist serving students for the Hope School District at William Jefferson Clinton Primary and Beryl Henry.
Holly Hooker, B.S.E.
Holly Hooker is a dyslexia therapist in training through Scottish Rite Hospital. She is serving students for the Hope School District at William Jefferson Clinton Primary School.
Pam Hare, B.S.E.
Pam Hare is a reading interventionist with training in dyslexia. She is serving students for the Hope School District focusing on kindergarten at William Jefferson Clinton Primary School.
Doris Kesterson, M.S.E.
Doris Kesterson is a dyslexia therapist and certified reading interventionist serving students for the Hope School District focusing on 1st grade at William Jefferson Clinton Primary School.
Javonna Johnson, M.S.E.
Javonna Johnson is a dyslexia therapist and certified reading interventionist serving students for the Hope School District focusing on 2nd-4th grade at William Jefferson Clinton Primary School.
Karen Ivers, M.S.E., LDT, CALT
Karen Ivers is the Hope Public School’s dyslexia coordinator. She is a certified dyslexia therapist serving students for the Hope School District including, William Jefferson Clinton Primary School, Beryl Henry, Hope Academy of Public Service, Henry C. Yerger, and Hope High School.
Tina Smith, CALT
Tina Smith is a certified dyslexia therapist serving students for the Hope School District at William Jefferson Clinton Primary and Beryl Henry.
Holly Hooker, B.S.E.
Holly Hooker is a dyslexia therapist in training through Scottish Rite Hospital. She is serving students for the Hope School District at William Jefferson Clinton Primary School.
Pam Hare, B.S.E.
Pam Hare is a reading interventionist with training in dyslexia. She is serving students for the Hope School District focusing on kindergarten at William Jefferson Clinton Primary School.
Doris Kesterson, M.S.E.
Doris Kesterson is a dyslexia therapist and certified reading interventionist serving students for the Hope School District focusing on 1st grade at William Jefferson Clinton Primary School.
Javonna Johnson, M.S.E.
Javonna Johnson is a dyslexia therapist and certified reading interventionist serving students for the Hope School District focusing on 2nd-4th grade at William Jefferson Clinton Primary School.