Dyslexia
Texas Education Code (TEC) §38.003 defines dyslexia and related disorders in the following way:
1. "Dyslexia” means a disorder of constitutional origin manifested by a difficulty in learning to
read, write, or spell, despite conventional instruction, adequate intelligence, and
sociocultural opportunity.
2. “Related disorders” include disorders similar to or related to dyslexia, such as developmental
auditory imperception, dysphasia, specific developmental dyslexia, developmental
dysgraphia, and developmental spelling disability
The International Dyslexia Association defines “dyslexia” in the following way:
Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurobiological in origin. It is characterized by
difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding
abilities. These difficulties typically result from a deficit in the phonological component of
language that is often unexpected in relation to other cognitive abilities and the provision of
effective classroom instruction. Secondary consequences may include problems with reading
comprehension and reduced reading experience that can impede the growth of vocabulary and
background knowledge.
School districts and open-enrollment charter schools shall provide to parents of children suspected to have dyslexia or a related disorder a copy or a link to the electronic version of the Dyslexia Handbook: Procedures Concerning Dyslexia and Related Disorders.
Texas Dyslexia Handbook 2021 (Spanish version)
Texas Dyslexia Handbook Changes for Families to Understand - English
Texas Dyslexia Handbook Changes for Families to Understand - Spanish
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