If you suspect your child may have dyslexia or they have been flagged at school, what next…
There are a few things that will help your child and the earlier they are set in place, the better the outcome.
- Inform yourself about dyslexia
- Find local resources in your area that support dyslexia
- Research schools that are familiar with dyslexia
- Compile a list of psychologists that do psycho-educational assessments
- Make a list of local tutors that work with dyslexic students
- Prepare for a meeting with your child’s school to inform them
- Schedule a psycho-ed assessment for your child
- Share the results with the school
- Advocate for your child to receive all prescribed accommodations
- Teach your child how to advocate for themselves
- Step in to support them whenever necessary
