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Dyslexia Observational Study

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This study is about the correlation of parents with dyslexia and their children’s increased risk of developing dyslexia. The literacy skills of the parents and the characteristics of children are studied. This study used experimental research grouping familial risk dyslexic and familial non-dyslexic with a controlled group. This study also used correlation looking at arithmetic, reading, rapid naming, and phonological awareness of those at risk.
The study found that having a dyslexic parent increases the children’s risk of developing dyslexia. Children of parents without dyslexia who had literacy issues also were found to be at a higher risk of developing dyslexia. Families with two dyslexic parents were found to have a 76% chance of …show more content…

This study will look at peoples reactions to finding out they have a learning disability. Along with the on going argument individuals go through stages of grief upon finding out the diagnosis. This study used interviews and specific analysis as tools to find research. This is an observational study. From a plethora of different background eight individuals, aged 25-63, with a diagnosed learning disability were recruited to take part in this study. Interviews were constructed and data was obtained. Questions asked included: why they were diagnosed, what their experience of diagnosis was like and how it impacted …show more content…

The majority of the individuals all mentioned a heightened awareness of difference, (not wanting other to find out and knowing something was off with them) their relationship with others, especially those without a disability, (worried about labels and not meshing with the mainstream world) and coping skills (learning to accept and live with the disability). Earlier studies by Szivos & Griffiths, using Kubler-Ross’ model of grieving, have shown grievance as a method to coming to terms with being diagnosed with a learning disabilities. The current findings in this study show how that is possible, but agree more with more a more recent study by Oliver, which found those with learning disability “have more difficulty in adjusting to the views of others, than grief at their situation.” (Kenyon, E., Beail N., Jackson T. 2013) This studies limitation came from the how the data was collected and that it was all experience and opinion based. No solidified proof. Also the there’s a lack of clarity regarding the connection of grieving upon finding out a diagnosis. More data will need to continue to be collected to further help professionals support people with learning

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