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[quote=Anonymous]13:17 here:
The new form (in addition to the previous language) now has a second paragraph:
"Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurobiological in origin and distinguished from other leanring disabilities due to the weakness occurring at the phonological level. 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 phonological component of langage that is often unexpected in relation to other cognitive abilities and the provision of effective classroom instruction.  Secondary consequences may include problems in reading comprehension and reduced reading experience that can impede growth of vocabulary and backround knowledge."
Eligibility is no longer based on the discrepency model. Instead it's about a pattern of student not achieving adequately in spite of interventions. Staff were trained to note the warning signs in young children as well as school-age children, so the hope is that children will be identified and serviced at an early age. 
Phonological processing is now listed as one of the processing disorders. Students who show difficulties with auditory memory and rapid naming and phonological awareness are seen as demonstrating a phonological processing disorder.
As for hiring dyslexia specialists, that is not something I know about. [/quote]

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