Dyslexia, full disclosure?

shawbridge
Thu, 06 Oct 2011 21:14:25 +0000

poetgirl, that’s a fabulous outcome (and really rapid improvement).

When ShawSon was about to enter HS, the head of Special Ed tested him and said he read at the 18th grade level but at a speed that suggested he was seeing each word for the first time. Progress since then has been significant in terms of speed, but stamina is the real issue.

momofthree, the place you get audio textbooks used to be called Reading for the Blind and Dyslexic (RFBD) but it has changed its name to Learning Ally ([Accessible materials for individuals with visual and learning disabilities | Learning Ally, formerly Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic](http://www.learningally.org/)). Publishers offer it for some of their texts, but typically the universities have to purchase it. Not sure why, but that was our experience. And, they need lead time.

It is painful listening to some of the audio textbooks because the reader has to describe an elaborate graphic to a blind person.

Anyway, I think disclosing is necessary before deciding to accept but may not be advisable when applying for admission unless it is needed to explain the kid’s record.