Dyslexia Therapy Reimagined
When is RTI Too Much?
As a parent, if you suspect dyslexia, know that you are not at the mercy of the school system to dictate when testing occurs in the Special Education system. It is YOUR RIGHT as a parent to be granted a Full Individual Evaluation and bypass the school’s RTI policy if you have concerns. Instead of allowing your child to “fail further,” we can consider avoiding the RTI steps and move directly into the IQ and specialized reading tests needed for identification. The ability to do so is part of your afforded rights through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The faster we have a dyslexia diagnosis, the faster we can get the needed accommodations in place for success. Of course, if your school does offer appropriate Orton Gillingham, evidence-based instruction, these interventions can also take effect. If not, parents can be ready to locate quality dyslexia therapy such as what is found at Dyslexia On Demand to turn the ship around for their children, both academically and emotionally.
Why Your Teacher Can’t Help This Time
When it comes to education, as parents we always rely on the experts - our schools - to lead the charge. These unsung heroes dedicate their lives to their craft and the betterment of our children. Not only are they…
The Three-Pronged Approach to Dyslexia Treatment
Once receiving a dyslexia diagnosis, parents generally scramble to do two main things--once they deal with the emotional blow themselves: Cram and study up on dyslexia to learn more about their child’s brain andLine up some level of academic support…
How to Access Dyslexia Accommodations
Would you ever consider not providing someone in a wheelchair ramp access? Someone with a broken leg crutches? A hearing-impaired individual a translator? Then why would we ever not provide someone with dyslexia accommodations? Accommodations for anyone with dyslexia should…
Board of International Dyslexia Association
Congratulations to our very own Miss Megan! She is now a board member for the International Dyslexia Association (IDA), Austin Branch. We are so excited that she will be even more influential in the advocacy of dyslexia in the state…
Connecting into the Online Dyslexia Network
Welcome to the information age! How lucky are we in 2021 to have so much information at our fingertips! Let us face it, the more you know, the more you have access to the information you need to create…
The Five W’s of Dyslexia Assessment
The five Ws of dyslexia testing start with this fact: Dyslexia affects as many as one in five bright and motivated students who have average or above average intelligence. Adult literacy problems are also common, affecting one in four who…
The Special Education Process: The Real Truth
The Special Education Process: The Real Truth Do you suspect your child is dyslexic? Ready to find out so we can get he or she the much-needed intervention and accommodations for success? Buckle in because it is time to take…
Dyslexia: the Responsibility of Special Education or 504?
Dyslexia: the Responsibility of Special Education or 504? For many reasons, parents need to understand what “umbrella of responsibility” they want their child’s dyslexia diagnosis to be managed under. In many states and school districts, this is not a consistent…
