Can anyone recommend any good books for parents to read re: dyslexia.
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I agree that independent private evaluations are often more comprehensive, compelling and diagnostic. Because the evaluator is not looking at the child through the lens of "what the school can provide", the recommendations are often more complete.
That said, under the law, schools must only "consider" outside evaluations". They are not required to adopt every recommendation. It will be up to the parent as an equal team member to present the evaluation (with or without the help of the evaluator) and collaborate to build an appropriate IEP. Some schools are more open to suggestions of outsiders than others.
Once the IEP is developed, the parent's work does not end. parents must insure that the IEP is implemented as intended. This means making sure that accommodations are given, services are provided etc. Sometimes this is difficult to track. I've seen situations where a child has small group OG tutoring in their schedule, but the OG teacher is either poorly trained, the size of the "small" group is unmanageable, and the program is not implemented properly.
By becoming educated in the disability, instructional methods and special ed process, a parent is more equipped at collaborating with the team and holding the school accountable.
That said, under the law, schools must only "consider" outside evaluations". They are not required to adopt every recommendation. It will be up to the parent as an equal team member to present the evaluation (with or without the help of the evaluator) and collaborate to build an appropriate IEP. Some schools are more open to suggestions of outsiders than others.
Once the IEP is developed, the parent's work does not end. parents must insure that the IEP is implemented as intended. This means making sure that accommodations are given, services are provided etc. Sometimes this is difficult to track. I've seen situations where a child has small group OG tutoring in their schedule, but the OG teacher is either poorly trained, the size of the "small" group is unmanageable, and the program is not implemented properly.
By becoming educated in the disability, instructional methods and special ed process, a parent is more equipped at collaborating with the team and holding the school accountable.
Hi, I recently had my daughter formally diagnosed with Dyslexia and ADHD. It is to your benefit to have your child evaluated by "outside" experts. Outside of the school system I mean. You can give them the documented confirmation of the formal diagnosis once you have it. If it is a thorough one it will include an psychological eval and an educational eval. They are both important. Especially the educational eval, as it will tell how your child learns best. It is important to know where their weaknesses are and equally important to know what their strengths are and how they learn...auditory, or visual...etc. Once you have the evals, and I would also do a speech and language eval too, as dyslexia is a neurological, brain and language based disorder. If caught early enough and the child is given systematic, thorough tutoring such as the Orton Gillingham method, your child can make huge strides and even catch up to his/her peers. However, they will always struggle as there is no "cure" for dyslexia. Also, be sure to explain to your child that there are many brilliant people such as Einstein,Leonardo Da Vinci and Thomas Eddison etc that were dyslexic and ADHD. It just means that they have a learning difference. An excellent book recommended to me by my evaluator is "Overcoming Dyslexia" By Sally Shaywitz, M.D. It has been invaluable to me. Also, make sure the school attaches the formal evaluations to the IEP as it is a legal document. Good Luck
Fantastic.....thank you so very much for all of the info. After looking at the explanation of the deficient areas noted on our son's MFE and searching the info on this site I have come to the conclusion it is dyslexia. I am moving forward to help my child in any way possible after two long years of tears and anxiety over school. My deepest gratitude for all the info. Please keep it coming....
Yes, as Michellea mentioned, Earobics can be helpful for certain types of CAPD. One of my favorite experts on the topic is Dr. Jeanane Ferre, and a very good summary of one of her seminars can be found at the link below (she also lists other ways to help kids with different types of CAPD): ocslha.com/Ferre.htm
Hi buckaroo - glad to see you again!
Earobics can help certain sub-types of CAPD or APD. Here are a couple of links that may help.
shawny.org/APDSurveyresults.ht
www.nswagtc.org.au/info/articl
Good luck!
Earobics can help certain sub-types of CAPD or APD. Here are a couple of links that may help.
shawny.org/APDSurveyresults.ht
www.nswagtc.org.au/info/articl
Good luck!
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