Dyslexia: Causes, Management and Implications for the Nigerian Primary School Child

Abstract

Dyslexia is one of the most common language learning disability. Children with dyslexia have difficulty in learning to read despite traditional instructional method. It is caused by impairment in the brain‟s ability to translate images received from the eyes or ears into understandable language. There are many children in our school system who are not able to read and require help through retention to improve their reading skills. This paper discusses dyslexia, its characteristics, types and management. Finally the paper proffers some recommendations.