Conclusion
In summary, the steps one might follow in establishing an educational plan for dyslexic children, within the framework of general education, are:
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Identifying the problem.
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Building a commitment to try to solve the problem.
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Increasing awareness of the problem, self-awareness, as well as that of others.
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Developing and implementing a plan of action to help the children.
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Evaluating the implementation of the plan and revising it when necessary.
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Maintaining progress.
Before even beginning to develop these six steps, there must be acceptance of the responsibility toward dyslexic children, right where they are—in the home, school, or community. We must cease our babble of excuses and passing of responsibility to others. If we care about people, if we weep inside at their pain, then we mustdo something about it, to the limits of our capabilities. We should be content with no less.
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This article is based on a paper by Dr. Oliphant at the 29th Annual Conference of The Orton Society in Minneapolis, November 1978.
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Oliphant, G.G. Program planning for dyslexic children in general education. Bulletin of the Orton Society 29, 225–237 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02653744
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