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Myths About Dyslexia in Special Educaion. Myth: IDEA prohibits the term 'dyslexia.' Fact: IDEA specifically inclusdes dyslexia and permits its use in evaluations and IEPs
Myth: Students must fail before they can be evaluated. Fact: Child Find requires timely evaluation whenver a disability is suspected.
Myth: MTSS or RTI must be completed before an evaluation. MTSS and RTI cannot delay or deny an IDEA evaluation.
Myth: A diagnosis of dyslexia automatically qualifies a student for special education. Fact: IDEA requires both a qualifying disability and a need for specially designed instruction.
Myth: Students with dyslexia cannot succeed academically. Fact: Early identification, structured literacy, appropriate accommodations, aevidence-based intervention significantly improve outcomes.
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Posted On: August 7th 2026, 04:43 pm
Learn more about how dyslexia is identified in school, and see why LDA opposes the 21st Century Dyslexia Act at the link in our bio!

https://ldaamerica.org/disability-rights-organizations-statement-opposing-the-21st-century-dyslexia-act/

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