Decoding Dyslexia Indiana

1 in 5 people in the United States is dyslexic (Connecticut Longitudinal Study)

Approximately 75% of the prison population is dyslexic (U.S. Department of Education)

3rd grade reading proficiency scores are used to predict the number of new beds needed in prisons in 10 years (OhioHigherEd.org)

Few are identified.Less than one-third of the children reading below their age, ability or grade level receive appropriate services for their specific reading difficulty. (Connecticut Longitudinal Study)

They are identified too late.When dyslexia is identified, it often occurs past the optimal age for remediation. (Shaywitz)

Reading failure is preventable.Research shows that 95% of reading failure is preventable—by using appropriate reading systems and well-trained teachers. (Shaywitz)