SIGNS TO LOOK FOR IN PRESCHOOLERS THAT MIGHT HAVE DYSLEXIA | DYSLEXIA FRIENDLY
1. Speaking Like a Younger Child Delayed language development is often one of the first signs of dyslexia. Your child may mispronounce a lot of words, like saying “aminal” instead of “animal.” At scho...
13 Aug 20204min
WHAT ARE COMMON AND UNCOMMON COLLEGE ACCOMMODATION
Commonly Available Accommodations Extended time on exams (not the same as “untimed” tests, which are not typically available) Use of laptops for tests and exams Use of calculators for tests and...
9 Juli 20206min
WHAT TO DO IF ONE WAS DISCRIMINATED IN THE WORK PLACE BECAUSE OF THERE DISABILITIES
Federal law protects your child from being discriminated against at work because of a disability. These legal protections can cover ADHD and learning disabilities such as dyslexia. Your child is ...
3 Juli 20205min
WHAT IS THE ADA (AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT) ALL ABOUT
At a Glance ADA stands for the Americans with Disabilities Act. ADA makes it illegal to discriminate against people with disabilities. It applies almost everywhere, from schools to workplaces t...
30 Juni 20208min
SIGNS TO LOOK FOR IN HIGH SCHOOLERS THAT MIGHT HAVE DYSLEXIA | DYSLEXIA FRIENDLY
1. Trouble Expressing Ideas Dyslexia can make it hard to find the right words, develop ideas, and communicate them in a logical, organized way. Your teen might stammer a lot or have trouble finding th...
16 Juni 20204min
WHAT IS THE FUTURE FOR A DYSLEXIC | DYSLEXIA FRIENDLY
Why: Your child needs a safe place to raise his concerns about growing up with dyslexia. Ask about his interest in college, work and other options after high school. Let him know he’ll be able to lead...
9 Juni 20205min
HOW YOU AS A DYSLEXIC COULD TALK TO OTHERS ABOUT DYSLEXIA | DYSLEXIA FRIENDLY
Why: Your child’s classmates may be familiar with his learning differences, but friends from outside school probably aren’t. Let your child know you’ll help him figure out how to discuss his dyslexia—...
4 Juni 20204min
