FAQs/Resources

In the sidebar to the right you will find links for online resources and book titles that may be helpful in your research. There are many questions that my clients typically have for me. I gladly present these frequently asked questions and their answers below. If you have additional questions, or are ready to schedule an appointment, please email me.

What is an education advocate?
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Can a child "grow out of" dyslexia?
My daughter was diagnosed with dyslexia and dysgraphia at age 9. She is now 16 and has been retested. We were told she no longer qualifies for modifications. Did the dyslexia resolve? She still has much difficulty with the dysgraphia, but the school says she doesn't qualify for modifications. Is this possible?

Usually, dyslexia is not "cured." One learns to compensate for it. It is possible that the help she received taught her enough compensatory strategies that she no longer needs help. You need to discuss your questions with the person(s) who did the most recent testing. If it was done by the school and you want another opinion, seek out someone who does the testing privately and ask him/her to review the results.

What is the difference between an IEP and a 504?
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What rights do I as a parent have for my child's education?
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What rights does my child have as a student and a person?
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