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.
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