This is a very exciting time to work with a speech-language pathologist (SLP) if your child has difficulties with listening, speaking, reading, spelling, and/or writing.
Upon completion of this section, you will:- Understand the current definition of dyslexia
- Identify the core components of dyslexia
- Understand some of the common myths surrounding dyslexia
- Know how the reading systems in the dyslexic and non-dyslexic brain differ
- Be able to identify the indicators of dy
Upon completion of this section, you will:- Have an understanding of the steps that need to be taken to make a diagnosis of dyslexia or language disability in an educational setting
- Know what questions to ask prior to the evaluation
- Know what to tell your child before the evaluation
- Understand what you can expec
In this section, you will- Understand the academic demands at the college level
- Be familiar with the steps to take prior to college admission
- Be aware of reasonable and appropriate accommodations
- Know how to access support
- Understand what to do when accommodations are not met
- Know the supports for dyslexics at the U
Success starts here!
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Our goal is to help individuals with dyslexia, as well as parents, employers, and professionals of all kinds who have the privilege to work with dyslexics to better understand dyslexia and language disability, including current research findings and how to design intervention contexts based on best practices.
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Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1259
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