A common misconception is that the mere presence of a sensory impairment such as Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHH) automatically rules out specific learning disability (SLD) such as Dyslexia. When a student who is DHH has received adequate instruction and appropriate supports and services to meet the needs that result from the hearing difference, it may be that the DHH piece does not fully explain the student's academic underachievement. It is possible for students to have a dual diagnosis of DHH and Dyslexia (SLD). Participants will be provided information regarding this intersection of Dyslexia and DHH including how to recognize the signs of dyslexia in learners who are DHH, what data to collect to inform the evaluation team as well as tips for the overall evaluation process, and what strategies to use to support this population.
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This session is free to members of the Special Education Cooperative.