For many children receiving 504 or Special Education services, the hardest parts happen beneath the surface. In this episode of The Whole Child Advocate, Dominique McLellan, BCASE, explores the emotional toll of masking, anxiety, and exhaustion that students with dyslexia and other hidden disabilities, often carry silently every school day.

Dominique shares:

• why academic measures can miss the real struggle

• how masking erases internal distress

• how to track behavior and communicate student impact

• advocacy language that helps schools understand emotional burden

• ways to support your child at home with validation and regulation

💡 Quick Takeaway: A calm exterior doesn’t always mean there’s no struggle — focus on the Student Impact, not just Academic Impact.

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