Learn How to Help a Child with Dyslexia
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Receive the Services they Need at Public Schools

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What Parents & Guardians Can Do:

Child is Experiencing Problems
Some may include.....

• Reading is slow and awkward
• Does not easily associate sounds with letters
• Complains about how hard reading is
• Does not understand words come apart
• Family history of reading problems
• Avoids reading out loud
• Reads well, but weak comprehension

Evaluation

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Identify the Problem 
First steps may be..

• Sight Test - ensure there are no eyesight issues
• Educational Evaluation - in school 
• Independent Educational Evaluation - outside school
• Find Out What Your Need to Do to Get Your Child an Education
• Request an Advocate Visits Your School District

Quality Assurance

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Gather Resources

• Progress Monitor on Weekly Basis
• Reading Programs & Teacher Training
• Importance of Teaching to Fidelity
• Legal Advice & A Child's Right to Education
• Services 

Legal Advice