Static Reversal

Static Reversal

What is it?

Static reversals happen when the child is confused on the proper orientation of the letter or the order of letters in a word (directionality). 

(https://ilslearningcorner.com/2016-07-reversals-why-my-child-cant-grasp-letter-and-number-reversals-b-d-6-9-not-always-dyslexia/)

Why is it important?

Static reversals do not always mean that a student is having trouble with their understanding of letter to sound relations. Static reversals could indicate that the student simply does not find the orientation of a letter to be as important as the other factors of spelling. Static reversal is important to recognize because it is a habit that needs to be broken. Constant static reversal souls also be a possible sign of dyslexia, which is very important to catch so that a child can get the accommodations they need to learn to read and write as effectively as their peers.