Dyslexia

Disability Categories

Definition

A specific learning disability that affects reading and related language-based processing skills. Dyslexia affects the ability to decode words (read fluently), spell, and sometimes comprehend text. It is neurological in origin and is not related to intelligence. Dyslexia is the most common learning disability.

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How to Request a Dyslexia Evaluation from Your School

Learn how to effectively request a dyslexia evaluation for your child with our step-by-step guide, ensuring your concerns are formally recognized by the school.

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Navigating the Teen Years: Supporting Students with Dyslexia in Middle and High School

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Building a Better IEP: SMART Goals and Accommodations for Dyslexia

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Related Terms

Specific Learning DisabilitySLD

A disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes involved in understanding or using language, spoken or written, that affects the ability to listen, think, speak, read, write, spell, or do mathematical calculations. This is the most common disability category under IDEA and includes conditions like dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia.

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