The Wrightslaw Way

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I have Dyslexia. I told numerous people I have dyslexia including teachers, psychologist ect… when I had my son tested for learning disabilities. No one thought it was a big deal, and no one cared to test my son for Dyslexia. He has all of the [...]

As we watched the confirmation hearings on Judge Sonia Sotomayor’s nomination to the Supreme Court, Pete said: “In the Bartlett case, Judge Sotomayor wrote the best description of  learning disabilities that I’ve ever read in a legal decision. She got it!”
What is the Bartlett case? Who educated Judge Sotomayor about learning disabilities?
How do Judge Sotomayor’s [...]

I’m concerned about the level of experience the special ed teacher has with implementing my child’s reading program. She is in the 4th grade and will start the Reading Mastery/REACH program at her school. My daughter is a bright dyslexic, socially well adjusted. She is a hard worker with a great attitude.
I asked [...]

Most college special education masters programs do not include comprehensive instruction in reading for dyslexics.
Yet, dyslexics or children with reading disorders make up 70-80% of the special education students. Is there any wonder why special education reading scores are so low?
How does this happen?

DR was upset over difficulties getting accommodations on testing for her daughter. She asks:
Can you tell me how to deal with the school system about testing and accommodations?
My daughter is a junior and will be taking her 1st SAT in Jan.
I have continually asked about scheduling her re-exams for the last 2 years. The [...]