I am writing to inquire about assessment and support services related to dyslexia, as my husband and I suspect that our daughter, who recently turned 13, may have a mild form of dyslexia, and we are seeking guidance on how to have her more comprehensively evaluated.

I would like my daughter to have a fully comprehensive assessment for dyslexia. Can you tell me how I go about this? Once I find an appropriate comprehensive test, does the testing body provide their own professional to administer it? Or do I find a professional who uses their recommended test?

My 12 year old daughter has dyslexia/ learning disabilities. She has progressed through the Orton -Gillingham curriculum with a private tutor and has made strides. However, we homeschool and are finding it difficult to get support from our local school district. We know that public school students are getting aid with the multitude of technology aids out there. How do we determine what to purchase for her at home? Her biggest struggle is writing and spelling currently. She requires a parent to be her scribe when writing an essay. She has the thoughts, but is unable to put the words on paper on her own and her efforts to spell the words makes this a daunting task. I would like to see her able to write "independently" and not feel incapable and frustrated. I would love to hear your recommendations.

My son has recently been diagnosed with dyslexia, and he is currently being tested in school for an IEP. The school is wonderful, but they don't know anything about dyslexia. What are some things I need to request for his IEP that could truly help my son?

Is there a program a parent can do at home or a computer program you recommend for a middle schooler who has had (in spades) all of the direct 1:1 interventions and now just needs to gradually improve spelling?

I have been working with my son since he was 4 on his reading and writing skills, which have always been a struggle for him. He seems to have visual processing difficulties (his visual acuity tested at 20/20 and it seems his eyes are tracking together) where he loses his place, adds/omits words, and scrambles phrases as he reads.

It appears my youngest son will need a secondary diagnosis to address a learning disability. My son has a family history of dyslexia on both parental sides. Based on my discussions with various professionals, both his pediatrician and BCBA and other psychologists, they are concerned that he may have either: dyslexia, an audio visual processing disorder, or a short- to long-term memory problem.

My daughter has been struggling in school, math, reading, spelling, and retention. She is very smart, great with animals, loves to “write,” and make art. The school has been little help, but we have pushed for assistance with the school and testing. The school will not put a label on it but the words dyslexia and dyscalculia come up. We have hired a tutor who I think is helping, but it is just too soon to tell. It breaks my heart as I know all too well her struggles.

Recently, I had a patient with some delayed cognitive development and a confirmed dyslexia diagnosis referred to me by one of our providers. According to the IEP, the student is receiving the Edmark Reading Program at their school. When asked why the school is using this specific program for this particular student, the parents informed me that this was all the school had to offer in terms of reading interventions. The student is showing progress with recognizing sight words using the Edmark Reading Program, but still struggles with reading and comprehension on their own.

My granddaughter has been tested by her school multiple times. First, suggesting ADHD and then this week clarifying that the condition is more likely dyslexia. In our experience at home working with her, we see a manifested response that suggests dyslexia. The school says they have a process that will lead to labeling her as dyslexic and getting her into special classes. We are completely lost in how to establish a plan or what resources to access that will let us support her and her development.