CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD

DYSLEXIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Legally, a student referral for a dyslexia evaluation can be made by which of the following stakeholders?
A
anyone who works with the child
B
teacher
C
parent
D
counselor
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In most cases, testing for dyslexia is done by a licensed educational psychologist. Neurologists and other medical professionals may also be qualified to provide a formal diagnosis.

Detailed explanation-2: -Parents and their child with dyslexia are members of the team that develops the IEP along with school district staff.

Detailed explanation-3: -Parents/caregivers can request an evaluation from their child’s public school. Even if a child attends a private school, the home school/the public school to which they are assigned is STILL responsible for the evaluation.

Detailed explanation-4: -A good place to start for any suspected learning differences would be with a health care professional, such as a pediatrician, a child psychologist or a neuropsychologist; these professionals can diagnose ADHD and screen for anxiety disorders.

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