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Dyslexia Self Advocacy

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You couldn’t finish copying all the notes on the board before the bell rang. What can you say to your teacher?

“I have trouble copying the notes from the board because of my dyslexia/dysgraphia. Can I can get a digital copy ahead of time or after class?”

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The teacher says, “You need to sit down and fill out these forms before you can go to recess.”

"It will take me longer to fill these out because of my dyslexia/dysgraphia. Can you help me/can I take them home and return tomorrow?"

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Your teacher asks you to a read a large paragraph out loud in class.

“Can we choose the section I’m going to read out loud before next reading time? I can practice it and be prepared.”

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Your teacher gives you a novel to read for English. You would prefer to also have an audiobook version.

“That’s a tough book and it’s taking me longer than I expected. Is there an audiobook version I can use?”

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Your teacher tells you the next essay will be done in class and handwritten.

"One of my accommodations on my IEP is using technology to help me with my writing. Can I use my laptop for this essay?"

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You are working on a HASS assessment and want to use voice to text in a quieter area.

"Can I go to a quiet space so I can use speech to text for this assessment?"

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