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Subject: Dyslexia and Sign Language as a Language Requirement Substitute

Author:
Deborah King (Concerned Parent)

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Date Posted: 06:25:36 04/11/07 Wed

My son, who is 22 years old, has struggled with learning challenges since kindergarten. We had him tested throughout middle school and high school and he was diagnosed with ADD. He falls under the radar because he is so well behaved and tries so hard. His junior year in college proved to be a disaster. He failed 2 classes and received D�s in the other two classes. The classes were extremely difficult � calculus, accounting and two English courses. We had him go through another battery of tests to discover he was dyslexic. It all began to make sense, especially with the difficulty of foreign language.

One of the choices at the University he attends for foreign language is Sign Language. He has taken two semesters and received D�s in both classes after getting tutored and completing all required assignments. We are trying to work with the University about alternative testing methods for the last semester Sign Language. We are not getting any results so I am resorting to the internet to gather facts about dyslexia and sign language teaching methods. Our son�s learning ability is also challenged because of his processing speed. As his mother and advocate I believe everyone is entitled to an education and the accommodations needed for people with learning challenges. He is a bright young man who is dedicated to his studies. Can you help me find some information on this subject matter?

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Subject	Author	Date
Re: Dyslexia and Sign Language as a Language Requirement Substitute	James Nuttall (Getting Help)	11:06:43 04/25/07 Wed

Re: Dyslexia and Sign Language as a Language Requirement Substitute	Lida	02:29:57 08/29/07 Wed