Let's face it, an initial diagnosis of dyslexia, or a parent's nagging intuition that their bright child just isn't "cracking the code" of reading, can be frightening and intimidating.
As the parent to a middle schooler with significant dyslexia, for me back-to-school conjures up all those original anxieties and fears...How collaborative will my daughter's new IEP team be? Will she outgrow her anxiety behind her middle school peers seeing her in sped? Will her teachers follow her accommodations and respect her need for privacy around her disability? How will my advocacy efforts affect my daughter, as I help her navigate through the coming year?
What are you fretting over?
About IDA-UMB
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- Upper Midwest, United States
- The International Dyslexia Association, Upper Midwest Branch (IDA-UMB) is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization that supports individuals with dyslexia and related language-based learning disorders, their families, educators, and the larger community. One of 48 IDA branches worldwide, we serve the areas of Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Manitoba, Canada. We strive to increase awareness and understanding of these disabilities, encourage early and accurate assessment and diagnosis, promote proven instructional methodologies, and bridge the social, educational, and cultural gaps that prevent language acquisition in support of the success of all learners.
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