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What to Do For Dyslexia
What would you do if you just found out that your son had dyslexia? I don't even know where to begin handling this disorder. Will he have to go to a special school? Does he need some kind of tutor? How will I be able to help him with this?
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First of all don't panic. Dyslexia can be dealt with and most public schools can deal with it. My Cousin was found to suffer from Dyslexia and is now a very prominent Attorney in Washington, DC. He is now the senior Attorney for the firm he first joined many years ago and for years was their rain maker. His firm has over 250 lawyers.
While he may be my cousin I will admit he was never the brightest light bulb in the basket, but he is a hard worker. If he was able to overcome this disability I am positive your son can also. To do so it is important that you keep a positive attitude.
How was your son diagnosed. Was it by observation of a teacher or through testing. If he wasn't tested he needs to be tested in order to determine the level of his Dyslexia. Once this is known then you know what type of treatment he requires.
Keep this in mind. If your local public school cannot provide the level of special help he needs. They will attempt to tell you that you need to place him in a special school. While this is partially true the emphasis on you is wrong. They must provide the education and if they do not have the resources to do so then they must find, pay for and supply transportation to a school that can provide the special help he needs.
This is where you must become his strong vocal advocate. We were told that some special education help my son needed was not available. They told me of private schools where it was available. When I asked for the forms to have the school system pay for the schooling a miracle occurred. There was another teacher at another school who could help him but they wanted us to take him there. Strike 3 they lost when I returned with my attorney, they provided bus service as well.
School budgets are very tight, they always have been. They will try to get you to pay for the services your son needs. He is guaranteed an education and the public school system is required to provide one for him and not just one that passes him along. Know your rights, stick to your guns and if need be engage an attorney.
Everything starts with proper testing and go from there. Good luck and again don't panic. This is not the end of the world.
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