She is having alot of problems in school and at home with homework. We are working with her but only shows minimal slow improvement. I looked up dyslexia and she has alot of symptoms that were described exactly to the t how she is.
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I agree that if your daughter is in public school, you should ask for an evaluation in writing. The school MUST test in all areas of suspected disability using a number of different test instruments. Do not use the word dyslexia in your letter - many schools will not use the "d" word. Instead, list the issues that she is having. Things like: difficulty learning her letters and sounds, slow to read, does not recognize common words, difficulty spelling and writing. If she has other issues such as poor handwriting, oral language skills, poor organization or poor motor skills, list these things too. Often they are related.
Once the school tests her, they will write an evaluation report that contains their observations, the scores, their analysis and recommendations. In your letter state that you want this report at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
Within about 60 days of your request, you will be invited to an IEP team meeting to discuss the evaluation and to determine eligibility. If she meets the criteria for special ed, you and the team will construct an IEP (individualized educational program) that will outline her current skill level, goals, accommodations and services.
Search this site for some great articles about IEP's and the special ed process. And, come find us at the learning and attention difficulties group community.greatschools.net/gro
Once the school tests her, they will write an evaluation report that contains their observations, the scores, their analysis and recommendations. In your letter state that you want this report at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
Within about 60 days of your request, you will be invited to an IEP team meeting to discuss the evaluation and to determine eligibility. If she meets the criteria for special ed, you and the team will construct an IEP (individualized educational program) that will outline her current skill level, goals, accommodations and services.
Search this site for some great articles about IEP's and the special ed process. And, come find us at the learning and attention difficulties group community.greatschools.net/gro
Hi. How old is your child/what grade? Is she currently attending a public school? If so, you can submit a written request for a comprehensive educational evaluation for suspected learning disabilities to the school, and they should perform testing. It's important to do that in writing (you can see sites like www.concordspedpac.org and www.wrightslaw.com for sample request letters) because it "starts a legal clock" as far as how soon the school has to respond. While it sounds ridiculous, you also have to use the same lingo as the schools, and unless you live in TX, they don't use the term dyslexia...Instead, schools talk about SLD's (Specific Learning Disabilities) in reading and written expression.
Please do join Greatschools Learning and Attention Difficulties Group at community.greatschools.net/gro
Please do join Greatschools Learning and Attention Difficulties Group at community.greatschools.net/gro
Please look up the discussions about dyslexia on the Learning and Attention Difficulties forum, where a lot of other parents asked similar questions to yours.
There is a lot of information on the forum and a lot of very knowledgeable people that have gone through this and can help you along the way.
Also, check the Susan Barton website www.dys-add.com, where she talks about dyslexia and testing. She can give you names of specialists in your area that do the testing and help you find tutors.
As you'll read over and over on this site, timing is very critical and the sooner you get your child help, the better. Best of luck.
There is a lot of information on the forum and a lot of very knowledgeable people that have gone through this and can help you along the way.
Also, check the Susan Barton website www.dys-add.com, where she talks about dyslexia and testing. She can give you names of specialists in your area that do the testing and help you find tutors.
As you'll read over and over on this site, timing is very critical and the sooner you get your child help, the better. Best of luck.
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