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Why Don’t Public Schools because of the definition of how kids qualify for special learning disability that is neurological in origin. It is
characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent
services. They have a general definition to qualify for
Test For Dyslexia? special education services. word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding
In Florida, a specific learning disability is a general abilities. These difficulties typically result from a deficit
By Jim Forgan, Ph.D., term defined as, “A disorder in one or more of the basic in the phonological component of language that is
School Psychologist learning processes involved in understanding or in often unexpected in relation to other cognitive abilities
The public school using language, spoken or written, that may manifest and the provision of effective classroom instruction.
system does not test for in significant difficulties affecting the ability to listen, Secondary consequences may include problems in
dyslexia but instead tests speak, read, write, spell, or do mathematics. Associated reading comprehension and reduced reading experience
for a general “specific conditions may include, but are not limited to, dyslexia, that can impede growth of vocabulary and background
learning disability.” This dyscalculia, dysgraphia, or developmental aphasia. A knowledge.”
is surprising to many specific learning disability does not include learning Diagnosing dyslexia primarily falls upon psychologists
parents because dyslexia is problems that are primarily the result of a visual, hearing, and dyslexia treatment is from specially trained public
a type of specific learning motor, intellectual, or emotional/behavioral disability, school and private educators who are experts in teaching
disability. You need to limited English proficiency, or environmental, cultural, students to read and spell. The majority of students with
seek private testing if want or economic factors.” dyslexia respond well to Orton-Gillingham based reading
to know if your child has dyslexia. The International Dyslexia Association definition instruction which is a special way to teach children with
A main reason public schools don’t test for dyslexia is is very specific and states, “Dyslexia is a specific dyslexia. This approach teaches students the six most
common syllable types in a multisensory, systematic and
direct approach. The average student with dyslexia takes
18 to 36 months of one-to-one teaching to reach grade
level.
We offer both dyslexia testing and treatment. Learn
more at JimForgan.com or call (561) 625-4125.
Live Your Dream Awards from page 1
and demonstrate financial need to accomplish her goals
• Youth Service Award: A Sophomore to Senior in
high school who has made significant impact through
volunteering in areas of drug or crime prevention, social
or environmental issues. Emphasis is on outcomes that
positively impact women and girls.
Information and criteria for the awards can be
found on the Soroptimist of Stuart website at www.
soroptimistofstuart.org. Awards are financed with
proceeds from the annual Women of Distinction Dinner.
Monies awarded through Live Your Dream and Women
in Transition can be used to offset any costs associated
with efforts to advance education and can encompass
many areas, including vocational training.
Applications for the Live Your Dream Award are
currently being accepted. The deadline is Nov. 15.
Visit www.soroptimistofstuart.org for information
about how to submit an application or to contact the club.
Photos provided by Soroptimist International of Stuart.
Alana Tuttle, 2019/20 Mackenzie Abbott, 2019/20
Live Your Dream award Youth Service Award co-
recipient recipient
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