What do you know about Dyslexia?

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Texans Can Academies offers support to families and staff about what Dyslexia means and how to support students with Dyslexia.

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According to the International Dyslexia Association, Dyslexia is a learning disability that is characterized by difficulties with accurate word reading, difficulty with spelling, and difficulty with decoding words (International Dyslexia Association, 2018).

What are the commonly seen characteristics of Dyslexia:

poor spelling

difficulty with reading words accurately

difficulty with decoding words

Dysgraphia is a term that refers to a disability with writing. It is the inability to express with writing. Skills affected include writing, typing, and spelling.

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Dysgraphia refers to reading

Dysgraphia refers to writing

Dysgraphia refers to solving problems

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Dysgraphia is not generally the only diagnosed disability. Dysgraphia is commonly found with dyslexia. Dysgraphia can be seen in handwriting samples.

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Dysgraphia can be found to co-exist with an intellectual disability.

Dysgraphia can co-exist, most commonly with Dyslexia.

Dysgraphia is commonly seen in Autism.

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Screening for dyslexia is the responsibility of all schools. In Texas, it is required in K, 1st, and 7th grades. The reason screening is important: reading and writing are essential to learning! Screening can occur at any grade beyond the required grades, even at Texans Can. Since screenings are performed with all students, parent permission is not required.

Check all that are true statements:

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Screening is required for all school districts

Screening should be done as soon as possible

Screening can be done without parent permission

The Texas Dyslexia Handbook was updated in 2021 to include several changes. Since the changes include that Dyslexia is considered a Specific Learning Disability, the new handbook included a single pathway of evaluation through Special Ed. Districts and Charter Schools must offer a Full and Individual Initial Evaluation (FIIE) for all students suspected of having Dyslexia. Previously Dyslexia could be evaluated through 504 or through special education.

This link tells about important changes with the new Texas Dyslexia Handbook:

https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/2021_dyslexia_handbook_important_changes_for_families.pdf

Which of the following statements about Dyslexia evaluations are true:

The Texas Dyslexia Handbook does not address evaluations for Dyslexia.

All evaluations for Dyslexia must occur through a Section 504 referral.

When the school suspects a student has Dyslexia, they must request consent for an FIIE through Special Education.

Dyslexia is considered a Specific Learning Disability.

If you suspect your student has Dyslexia and you would like an evaluation from Texans Can Academies, go to the website, https://www.texanscan.org/ , click on "Students and Parents," then click "Special Populations," then click "Child Find." Or just go to this link: https://www.texanscan.org/page/child-find.

There you will see a form to complete where you can request an evaluation. Parents can also write their request for an evaluation to the campus principal. The ARD facilitator or designee will contact you about scheduling a meeting to obtain informed consent for an FIIE.

Where can I go to request an evaluation for Dyslexia? Select all that apply:

https://www.texanscan.org/page/child-find

I can write a letter to the campus principal.

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Dyslexia can be tricky to identify, especially in high school. The SST, or student support team, has a process in place for screening and data review. Your student may need a referral from the campus staff when they struggle with reading, writing, or spelling in classroom instruction.

When would a student need an SST referral from campus staff?

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Only when the student asks for a referral

When they struggle with reading, writing, or spelling

If they want to be on the basketball team

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Dyslexia services are available at every TCA campus. Some students need special accommodations; others need specific course exemptions and specific programming to remediate reading, writing, and spelling. Students with dyslexia have a 504 plan or an IEP through Special Education. If you suspect a student may have Dyslexia, talk to your campus counselor about setting up an SST meeting.

TCA offers Dyslexia programs on every campus.

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Special Education or Dyslexia Questions?

The Special Services Department is here for you. If you need anything or have questions, please comment here, and we will do our best to assist.

Kim Chesney - kchesney@texanscan.org

214-944-1959

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