¶ … Speech
Dyslexia
General Purpose: To inform
Specific Purpose: To inform and elucidate about the symptoms and causes of Dyslexia and how to deal with Dyslexic people. To outline the treatments and the different ways of coping and providing support.
Central Idea: Roughly 10% of the general population is affected by dyslexia to a certain extent. It is important to understand how to deal with such individuals so as to attain a dyslexia friendly society (Dyslexia Action, 2017).
Attention-getting device: Some children have difficulty in reading or spelling words. The concern is that some parent consider this to be lack of intelligence, but in fact, at times the issues is caused by the learning disability referred to as dyslexia. According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), dyslexia affects 5 to 10% of the population, with approximates as high as 17% (Dyslexia Help, 2017).
Relevance: Being informed about dyslexia will help stop excluding individuals with dyslexia from the mainstream. It will be able to make it possible to help dyslexic individuals to cope with the disability and overcome any issues such as low self-esteem.
III. Credibility: Despite the fact that I have not experienced Dyslexia in my life, I have undertaken significant research and study regarding the disability using various resources and I plan to share these findings. These resources include articles and medical websites that offer comprehensive information regarding dyslexia.
IV. Central Idea: Even though Dyslexia is a life-long disability, these individuals are not frail and can contribute significantly if treated properly.
V. Preview: I will explain Dyslexia and its symptoms, its causes and how to treat Dyslexia. I will also outline the various ways of treating the disorder from an early stage irrespective to its lack of cure and also the different ways of support and coping with the dyslexia.
Transition: Understanding Dyslexia will help understand its symptoms and thereby the corrective course required.
Body
I. The signs and symptoms of dyslexia differ from one individual to another. Therefore, it is imperative to check for symptoms at all stages of a child. However, the earlier the symptoms are detected, the better.
A. Pre-School Children -- In some instances, it is pertinent to pinpoint signs of dyslexia prior to starting school.
1. Speech development issues in comparison to other children of the similar age
2. Having minimal interest in, or difficulty with learning letters of the alphabet
3. Speech difficulties, for instance not having the capacity to pronounce lengthy word properly
4. Minimal comprehension or appreciation of nursery rhymes...
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