The new recipients of blue badges will be thosewith hidden disabilities. These have no physical signs to the outside world but are still disabilities under the Equality Act. They include, but are not limited to, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia and mental health. Is dyspraxia a special need?
Later,I was diagnosed with dyslexia(失读症).So mum took me to a learning centre,where I was given reading exercises.But I still struggled.Finally,I graduated,but I was afraid of my reading skills. “I'll never get a job!”I cried to mum later again. “Don't focus on what you can...
How do we identify when a child has dyslexia, and what can we do to support them? Learn from a clinical neuropsychologist on the Fusion Resources page.
A few months ago, I conducted an informal survey on dyslexia, through this blog. I asked readers who had a child diagnosed with dyslexia while in a conventional school, who was then removed from that school for homeschooling or unschooling, to tell me about their child’s ...
Is a ‘Lab School’ Right for Your Child? Supporting 2e Children In public school, when a child is diagnosed with a learning disability, the school is required to create a written education plan. This will be either anIndividualized Education Program(IEP), a legally binding document that provi...
The sooner a child is diagnosed, the faster will get better. As a parent, you can also help your little one with dyslexia by following these steps: Take your child to the doctor if you have any suspicions that he or she might have dyslexia. Encourage reading at home. Make a habit out...
Researchers do not know precisely what causes dyslexia so it is impossible to completely prevent it. However, early diagnosis and targeted treatment can help a great deal. All children in the public school system are entitled to special education services if they are diagnosed as dyslexic or as ...
A child can be professionally diagnosed with dyslexia as early as 5½ years old.Although most public schools are reluctant to test children before third grade, and often encourage parents to wait and see if their child will “outgrow” his or her reading, spelling, or writing difficulties, ...
As a parent who is advocating to get an appropriate education for their child, arguing terms is not where I would waste my time about the term used. Many schools will tell you they can’t evaluate or diagnose dyslexia and precious time is wasted while the parent pursues outside evaluations...
Because I just read a study. In fact, I was trying to get the link to this and for some reason the study that I read, the link will come up accurately. But there is a recent study that was done that the number of kids being diagnosed with dysgraphia has gone up five fold as the...