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Podcast 24: Understanding Dyslexia — What Every Parent Needs to Know
In this episode of "The 15-Minute Advocate", we begin a new series exploring different disabilities and how they impact students in school. The first topic: dyslexia.
What exactly is dyslexia? What does it look like in the classroom and at home? What kinds of services, accommodations, and reading instruction should parents be advocating for in an IEP?
This episode breaks down:
Common signs of dyslexia,How schools assess reading difficulties,What a strong IEP may include,Advocacy tips for parents, and red flags families should watch for.
If you are a parent, educator, or caregiver trying to better understand dyslexia and Special Education supports, this episode provides practical, parent-friendly guidance you can actually use at the Team table.
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By Arlene Velleman, Special Education AdvocateIn this episode of "The 15-Minute Advocate", we begin a new series exploring different disabilities and how they impact students in school. The first topic: dyslexia.
What exactly is dyslexia? What does it look like in the classroom and at home? What kinds of services, accommodations, and reading instruction should parents be advocating for in an IEP?
This episode breaks down:
Common signs of dyslexia,How schools assess reading difficulties,What a strong IEP may include,Advocacy tips for parents, and red flags families should watch for.
If you are a parent, educator, or caregiver trying to better understand dyslexia and Special Education supports, this episode provides practical, parent-friendly guidance you can actually use at the Team table.