Originally Posted by aculady
Originally Posted by ginger234
*We are finding out that she is gifted, but also has a LD, just not sure what it is. I have been told by a specialist that she is dyslexic/dysgraphic, but of course FL does not recognize that as a specific disability.

Those diagnoses would fall under the category of "specific learning disability", and that is one of the categories that qualifies children for protection under the IDEA, if they require special education and related services. If she requires accommodations to access and benefit from the curriculum, that diagnosis would qualify her for protection under the ADA and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. All of these are Federal law that states cannot opt out of.

Wright's Law

Thanks, aculady. I just got the results of her formal psychological evaluation & will be calling the school tomorrow to set up a meeting as the doctor recommends a 504 plan. She is considered a gifted student with learning disabilities; specifically, a Reading Disorder (dyslexia) with particular impairment in reading speed as well as a Disorder of Written Expression with impairment in writing speed. I think I am going to post the results in the testing forum to get some feedback, as well.
link to results

Last edited by ginger234; 06/01/11 05:33 PM.
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