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Does California recognize dyslexia as a learning disability?

This is true, the group noted, even though dyslexia has been included in the California Education Code since 1990 and is included as a “specific learning disability” in the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

What do the California dyslexia guidelines offer?

In addition, CA Dyslexia Guidelines will give schools and school districts consistent & up-to-date information on how to assist them in identifying, assessing, planning, providing, evaluating, and improving educational services for students with dyslexia.

Is dyslexia under special education?

The Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) lists 13 conditions that can make students eligible for special education. One of these is specific learning disability , or SLD. And IDEA lists dyslexia as a type of SLD. IDEA is a national law.

What is dyslexia CDC?

Dyslexia – difficulty with reading.

Who tests for dyslexia?

Answer: In most cases, testing for dyslexia is done by a licensed educational psychologist. Neurologists and other medical professionals may also be qualified to provide a formal diagnosis.

Why is dyslexia not a learning disability?

Dyslexia is a condition that could qualify a child as having a specific learning disability under the IDEA. There is nothing in the IDEA that would prohibit the use of the term dyslexia in IDEA evaluation, eligibility determinations, or IEP documents.

Is a 504 or IEP better for dyslexia?

The 504 Plan provides only accommodations, so it is often best used for students with dyslexia who only need accommodations or have successfully completed remediation plans and are able to decode and encode reasonably well.

Is dyslexia a 504 disability?

While schools may offer services to your child for their dyslexia, it is not an aspect of Section 504, which again is purely an accommodations law. There are 13 qualifiers for IDEA and a Specific Learning Disability is one of them, under which dyslexia will and does fall.

What accommodations can be in a 504 plan?

Examples of accommodations in 504 plans include:

• preferential seating.
• extended time on tests and assignments.
• reduced homework or classwork.
• verbal, visual, or technology aids.
• modified textbooks or audio-video materials.
• behavior management support.
• adjusted class schedules or grading.
• verbal testing.