https://eida.org/allegiance-to-the-fact ... -dyslexia/
Do read the whole piece.Allegiance to the Facts: Best Approach for Students with Dyslexia
By Louisa Moats, Ed.D.
Moats 28In October, I attended and spoke at the annual IDA meeting in Dallas. I was honored to deliver the concluding Plenary Session address and here will summarize some of the main points of that talk…all directed at examining a few (still) popular myths.
At the conference we were privileged to learn from neuroscientists, psychologists, directors of interdisciplinary research centers, researchers in language acquisition, experienced clinicians, education advocates, teacher educators, public school literacy leaders, and families affected by learning difficulties. From these diverse perspectives, one theme recurred: We will serve students and families better if we are informed by the facts. Romantic ideas, though appealing, may not serve the needs of students or teachers. Let’s examine a few beliefs that we’re better off without.
Dyslexia Is Not a Gift
Let’s start with the claim that dyslexia—whether mild, moderate, or severe—is a “gift.” This assertion appears grounded in the observation that some people who have trouble learning to read, write, spell, or use language become very successful in life. People who have trouble remembering printed words are said to “see things differently” or have special cognitive powers...
There is a link to Louisa's slides at the bottom of the IDA piece and these are excellent - do find time to look at these too:
https://app.box.com/s/37224od19phlkc2hyrg50wwpvkvbmxlc