Upon completion of this section, you will- Learn the components of a diagnostic evaluation for dyslexia
- Understand the steps in the testing process
- Recognize the diagnostic tests for various age groups
- Be familiar with the questions to ask before the evaluation
- Know what to expect in the diagnostic report and be knowledgeable about follow-up
"Try to remember that being unsuccessful in school doesn’t automatically mean you’ll be unsuccessful in life. Lots of people who didn’t excel in school still went on to have successful lives."
Dav Pilkey, dyslexic and author of the "Captain Underpants" series
As we have said on other pages of DyslexiaHelp, we know that your dyslexia or learning disability impacts more people than just yourself.
Upon completion of this section, you will- Increase your knowledge and understanding about dyslexia
- Be familiar with and learn strategies to better communicate with others
Patience, understanding, and hope can help dyslexics and their families overcome the frustration that comes with having a learning disability.
The following is a list of various websites that have materials, activities, and resources that may be helpful for dyslexics as a supplement to formal therapy.
They cover the full age range from preschool through adult. Some sites are available at no cost, whereas others have a subscription fee.
Upon completion of this section, you will:- Discover that phonemic awareness and the alphabetic principle are important skills for spelling, and may cause dyslexics to struggle
- Understand that spelling is a multi-element language skill, not simply a visual memory task
Like reading, we once had the misconc
We are fortunate to have many individuals around the country and the globe working to answer questions about the diagnosis and treatment of dyslexia and language disabilities. We intend to reach out to these researchers and practitioners for first-hand information about the state-of-the-art in the field.Stay tuned to DyslexiaHelp for this development.
Struggles and Successes
Living with dyslexia permeates so many important actions of your daily life.
In this section, you will- Be familiar and understand your rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA)
- Know how one qualifies for services under IDEA
- Learn a systematic approach to spelling
- Understand the complexities of the writing process and how best to approach it
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Success starts here!
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