Dyslexia #3: Dyslexia occurs on a continuum; one student can have mild dyslexia while his classmate can have severe to profound dyslexia. \u00a0They both have dyslexia and they both require remediation; one will just need less remediation than the other.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n
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Dyslexia #4: Dyslexia can run in families and it is common for a parent to realize they struggled in school when they see their child struggling.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n
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Dyslexia Fact #5: \u00a0There is no “cure” for dyslexia, because it is not a disease.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n
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Dyslexia Fact #6: \u00a0Students with dyslexia do qualify under IDEA and dyslexia is listed as an eligible condition under the definition for Specific Learning Disability (SLD) – don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n
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Dyslexia Fact #7: \u00a0Students with dyslexia can and should be identified as early as kindergarten.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n
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Dyslexia Fact #8: \u00a0Dyslexia can be diagnosed by a properly trained professional. \u00a0However, it is not currently a medical condition and is not usually diagnosed by a pediatrician.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n
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Dyslexia Fact #9: \u00a0Dyslexia is real, it exists and it can be remediated by a correctly trained educator using an Orton-Gillingham-based approach.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n
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