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Monday, June 30, 2014
Friday, June 27, 2014
Where to start
I have been asked, "where do I start" by parents that have concerns about their children. The first thing is to ask your child's school for any reading evaluations that are being done. Knox County Schools does CBM testing (curriculum based measurement) three times a year which tests reading fluency. They then put the results in Aimsweb. Ask for that report, or something similar.
Next, read Overcoming Dyslexia by Dr. Sally Shaywitz. It is the dyslexia bible. I can't say enough good about this book. It will show you the signs to look for and then how to help.
Pick up a copy of Wrightslaw as well. It is the book about special ed law. What I love about this book is that it lists the law but then on the bottom of each page it states everything in language a person without a law degree can understand.
Those two books helped me a lot. Trust me, go buy your own copies.
Next, read Overcoming Dyslexia by Dr. Sally Shaywitz. It is the dyslexia bible. I can't say enough good about this book. It will show you the signs to look for and then how to help.
Pick up a copy of Wrightslaw as well. It is the book about special ed law. What I love about this book is that it lists the law but then on the bottom of each page it states everything in language a person without a law degree can understand.
Those two books helped me a lot. Trust me, go buy your own copies.
Thursday, June 26, 2014
A marathon not a sprint
I have been told by a lot of people who are much smarter than I am that helping my daughter get the proper diagnosis and help is a marathon not a sprint. I hate that statement.
I have no patience. Zip. I want something and I want it yesterday. Throw in that it is something to help my child not struggle so much and forget it. But you know what? That is exactly what I needed to do, be patient. There are so many outside factors that are involved that patience is a requirement. I am here to tell you that it will be worth it. There will be tears, and anger (way more anger) but in the end it will happen, and I am here to help you along the way. Learn from what I have learned, no need to reinvent the wheel.
So, be patient. Contact me if you need guidance, or just a shoulder to cry on because I am here to help.
I have no patience. Zip. I want something and I want it yesterday. Throw in that it is something to help my child not struggle so much and forget it. But you know what? That is exactly what I needed to do, be patient. There are so many outside factors that are involved that patience is a requirement. I am here to tell you that it will be worth it. There will be tears, and anger (way more anger) but in the end it will happen, and I am here to help you along the way. Learn from what I have learned, no need to reinvent the wheel.
So, be patient. Contact me if you need guidance, or just a shoulder to cry on because I am here to help.
It has been awhile
Sorry folks. It has been awhile and I apologize. A lot has happened and my focus has shifted a bit so I will make this post about a brief synopsis about the last few months.
I am still upset about some of the things that my school district is doing but my focus has become about my daughter and dyslexia. From now on, that will be what this blog is about.
I am still upset about some of the things that my school district is doing but my focus has become about my daughter and dyslexia. From now on, that will be what this blog is about.
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