Is Dyslexia a Disability?

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Is dyslexia a disability? Today, we weigh in on this contentious topic.

Here are our sources for the episode:

https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/disabilityandhealth/disability.html

https://www.disabilitysecrets.com/resources/disability/disability-social-security/why-dyslexia-not-recognized-a-disability-under-

https://portal.ct.gov/SDE/Special-Education/Specific-Learning-Disability-and-SLD---Dyslexia

https://dyslexiaida.org/dsm-5-changes-in-diagnostic-criteria-for-specific-learning-disabilities-sld1-what-are-the-implications/

We're Sonja and Nick — parents of a dyslexic kid and your guides on this journey. We created Dyslexia Journey because we know how isolating it can feel when your child struggles with reading and school isn't helping. Every episode brings practical strategies, expert interviews with psychologists, educators, and reading specialists, plus real stories from dyslexic adults who've thrived. Whether you're a parent navigating diagnosis, IEPs, and accommodations, or a dyslexic adult looking for community — this show is for you. Got a question or a guest idea? Reach out at parentingdyslexiajourney@gmail.com. 

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