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Georgia State Senate passes Bill to help dyslexic students

The state Senate unanimously passed legislation that would help identify dyslexia in students. Sabrina Burse spoke to the Houston County School district about Senate Bill 48 to see what role it plays in the education of students.

The International Dyslexia Association says people with dyslexia can have trouble recognizing words, spelling, and decoding. That can affect the way those students process the way language is heard or spoken, which can lead to problems in reading comprehension.

Senate Bill 48 requires the State Board of Education to develop policies for figuring out which students have dyslexia in order to get them the resources they need to succeed.

A new law is going into effect starting this year that acknowledges a learning disorder called dyslexia in the education code.

Dyscalculia is a specific learning disability in math. Kids with dyscalculia may have difficulty understanding number-related concepts or using symbols or functions needed for success in mathematics.

2-hour webinar introducing the signs and symptoms of dyslexia covering the scientific research and remediations supported by research. We will also discuss current accommodations available.

If your child has trouble expressing himself in writing, you may want to learn more about dysgraphia. Writing difficulties are common among children and can stem from a variety of learning and attention issues.