Kristin Stanberry at Schwab Learning cuts through the confusion
By now you have some context for the variety of ways the term “dyslexia” is used. How can you cut through the confusion and get help for your child? Here are some suggestions:When seeking help for your child, be sure to “consider the source” when you hear (or don’t hear) the term “dyslexia” used.
When communicating with your child’s teachers, find out what terms they use to describe dyslexia so you can start “speaking the same language.” Ask specific questions, and expect specific answers!
Remember that the legal, medical, and scientific references to dyslexia aren’t always consistent with each other. When you need to understand the details of a legal statute or research study to learn more about your child’s learning difficulty, try digging deeper to learn more about the specific language processing problem being discussed.
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