Gothamist followed Matthew Green and his grandmother as they learned he had dyslexia, a revelation that sent them into a complex world of neuropsychiatrists, lawyers and private schools.
. Teachers have been advised not to tell families when they suspect students may be dyslexic. And families that do realize their children need help are often forced to hire pricey attorneys and sue the school district in order to send their children to specialized schools.
“You stand up and you have to read, and you stumble over the words and you cringe and you start to think differently about yourself,” Adams said in an April speech at the World Dyslexia Assembly at Lincoln Center. In dozens of interviews with Gothamist, multiple families discussed how they have tried to support their children with dyslexia. Many pay for neuropsychological evaluations, which can cost up to $10,000. Some seek private tutoring, which can cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars a month.
“We understand that there's in general a crisis in terms of how we've been teaching reading, and this crisis is especially significant for any of our young people who either have been diagnosed with dyslexia or who may be at risk,” she said. Green, Matthew’s grandmother, was his relentless advocate. She works nights at an information technology job and until this year, she devoted her days to getting Matthew help with learning to read. “Every waking moment I was thinking about it,” she said.
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