1+Definitions+and+Characteristics+of+Dyslexia

=The Texas Dyslexia Handbook is a valuable resource to any Texas public school employee, student, and/or parent.= =It covers many facets of dyslexia in the public school system:=

I. Definitions and Characteristics of Dyslexia II. Procedures for Assessing Students for Dyslexia III. Referral to Special Education IV. Instruction for Students with Dyslexia

The dyslexia handbook has 11 appendices: A. A flow chart that provides a pathway to the identification and provision of instruction for students with dyslexia B. Information for districts implementing response to intervention C. An overview of laws and rules for dyslexia D. State statutes related to dyslexia in Texas E. Accommodation information F. Questions and answers G. Associated terms H. Contacts for further information and organizations I. Publications related to dyslexia J. Office of Civil Rights information on students with disabilities preparing for postsecondary education K. The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, §504

=I. Definitions and Characteristics of Dyslexia (pages 1-3)= This section of the handbook covers the definitions of dyslexia from various resources and the state-recognized primary and secondary "Characteristics of Dyslexia."

Also listed are "Common Signs of Dyslexia" based on lists from two valuable resources:
 * The International Dyslexia Association ([|www.interdys.org])
 * Sally Shaywitz book, __Overcoming Dyslexia__

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