• Stay Organized & Manage Your Time

    Executive functioning involves being able to plan a task, change gears in the middle if need be, re-group, stay motivated, persevere, and complete the task.

  • The role of the SLP

    The role of an SLPThis is a very exciting time to be or work with a speech-language pathologist (SLP) if you are interested in language and literacy development and disorder.

    SLPs' roles and responsibilities have come a long way from the old days of articulation therapy. The American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) has outlined our new role in the remediation of literacy disabilities such as dyslexia.

  • Clues to Dyslexia

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    Upon completion of this section, you will:

    • Be able to identify behaviors at your child's age level that may indicate the need for a referral to a professional
    • Understand that children develop differently, so it is also important to consider how long the behavior has been present
    • Know to consider any family history of dyslexia or rea

  • Therapy vs. Tutoring

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  • What to Expect in a Dyslexia Evaluation

    What to expect

    Upon completion of this section, you will:

    • Know the components of an assessment of dyslexia or language-based learning disability
    • Learn what to expect before, during, and after an evaluation
    • Understand some of the questions you should ask before and after the testing
    • Have recommendations and tips to help you along the way

  • Accommodations: Tips for Success in the Classroom

    Accommodations

  • The Role of the Speech-Language Pathologist

    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.

  • UM Support for Students with Learning Disabilities

    U-M Student Services

    UM success starts here!

    We have identified some helpful resources on campus for University of Michigan students with dyslexia and learning disabilities. These organizations and offices can help make your U-M experience a successful one!

     

  • Spelling

    Language skills play an important role in spelling.

    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

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  • IEP Parent Letter

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    Being Prepared

    Many parents find it helpful to write a letter to their IEP team prior to the meeting. This is an opportunity for your school team to learn about your hopes for and concerns about your child. It also helps the team prepare to address your needs before the meeting.