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Angelica RojasName of Periodical: Journal of Child Psychology Psychiatry Date of periodical: April 2, 2015 Name of Article: Developmental Dyslexia: Predicting Individual Risk Author of Article: Paul A. Thompson, Charles Hulme, Hannah M. Nash, Debbie Gooch, Emma Hayiou-Thomas, and Margaret J. Snowling Page Numbers of Article: 976-987 Summary of Article Dyslexia is a learning disability that is passed on to a child through a close relative i.e. parents, with dyslexia. Research also indicates that some people are identified as a dyslexic early in their lives, while others will not be diagnosed until adulthood (Thompson et al., 2015). Thompson conducted a study on children who are at high risk for dyslexia and are currently enrolled in preschool through early elementary. Students were assessed periodically throughout the year on tasks tapping cognitive, language, and executive motor skills (par 1. Thompson et al., 2015). Thompson and his colleagues concluded that it is difficult to diagnose a child with dyslexia at an early age. Another interesting finding is that early language delay is a risk factor for dyslexia, and is not a predictor at the individual level until close to school entry (pg. 10, Thompson et al., 2015). Furthermore, according to Sandman-Hurley, the educational system has a tougher time identifying students who are no t native English speakers. The best way for ELL's to be identified as dyslexic, is for students to be tested in their Native language. Students will first be tested for fluency and if low fluency is present in their Native language, students will then have to visually identify letters and numbers in a rapid matter. Testing Ells for dyslexia can become expensive quickly; but the ultimate goal is to ensure that all our students achieve literacy. Relevance and Importance to My Teaching My goal is to become a Bilingual Education teacher, while helping my students learn and master English as a second language. As we know there are many children who have difficulties learning to read, and for ELLs to master English they must become fluent readers in English. Identifying dyslexia is not an easy task in any language, but making sure that all teachers are aware that dyslexia is a learning disability that can happen to any child in any language. After a child has been diagnosed he/she will need all the proper tools to become a successful student. Examples of Potential Instructional Application In order for ELLs to become fluent English readers they must read or be read to everyday at home for twenty minutes. Learning doesn't just happen at school, it's important for children to continue learning and educating themselves while at home. A great way for students to keep reading by using Lexia. Lexia is a software system which specifically targets each student's fundamental reading skills, with real time performance data that helps identify a student's skill gap and help teachers with providing the proper interventions. In Arizona all elementary students will be screened three times per year to determine if students are at risk for literacy acquisition. Teachers will determine if students are making progress through monitoring assessments grade level reading outcomes. According to Arizona Literacy Plan, students who struggle to receive targeted, specific intervention instruction; and those who excel are provided with enrichment opportunities. Learning is enhanced through colla boration and discussions with their peers. Through scaffolded experiences and gradual release, elementary students are encouraged to move toward independence in their work as they build confidence in their language, reading and writing abilities References Thompson, P. A., Hulme, C., Nash, H. M., Gooch, D., Hayiou-Thomas, E., Snowling, M. J. (2015). Developmental dyslexia: predicting individual risk. Journal Of Child Psychology Psychiatry, 56(9), 976-987. doi:10.1111/jcpp.12412 Mustang Express. Voyager.wnmu.edu. Retrieved 13 September 2017, from http://voyager.wnmu.edu:2087/ehost/pdfviewer/[emailprotected]vid=1hid=124 Huppenthal, J., Stollar, J., Hrabluk, K. (2017). Arizona State Literacy Plan. Cms.azed.gov. Retrieved 15 September 2017, from https://cms.azed.gov/home/GetDocumentFile?id=56cddde5aadebe06e8208480 Sandman-Hurley, K. (2017). Dyslexia and the English Learner Dilemma - Language Magazine. Language Magazine. Retrieved 14 September 2017, from https://www.languagemagazine.com/dyslexia-and-the-english-learner-dilemma/ Sibold, C. (2011). Building English Language Learners' Academic Vocabulary: Strategies and Tips. Multicultural Education, v18(n2), p24-28. http://dx.doi.org/EJ951842