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Can a dyslexic child go to a normal school?
Some dyslexic children have minor disabilities and temporarily need extra instruction, while for others it is a lifelong problem. For some children, providing a few years of specialized reading is sufficient for them to return to a regular school curriculum.
Can a 504 plan include OT?
Students with 504 plans may require access accommodations to include OT and/or PT supports. Supports may include, but are not limited to, training school-based staff and making period school visits to ensure appropriate equipment use.
What are accommodations for dyslexia?
Material accommodations include the following:
- Use a tape recorder.
- Clarify or simplify written directions.
- Present a small amount of work.
- Block out extraneous stimuli.
- Highlight essential information.
- Provide additional practice activities.
- Provide a glossary in content areas.
- Develop reading guides.
Do you need a medical diagnosis for a 504?
A student must have a specific medical diagnosis to be considered for Section ยง504. There is no legal basis under 504 to require a medical diagnosis. However, evaluation processes would typically need to be more thorough and involved if this information does not exist.
What can I ask for 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.
What students are dyslexic entitled to?
Dyslexia is officially recognised as a disability under the Disability Discrimination Act, which means students with dyslexia or a related condition are usually entitled to Disabled Students Allowance (DSA). To access this, you must have a suitable diagnostic assessment.
Do parents have to consent to a 504 plan?
As this is an agreement between the family and the school, parental consent is required for a Section 504 Plan. The Section 504 Chairperson should provide copies of the 504 Plan to staff and parent(s), including the school’s testing coordinator, if appropriate.