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Understanding whether different groups of kids are more likely to be identified as having autism can help ensure that all students have equal access to the appropriate services at school. Adrian Vidal/iStock/Getty Images Plus

Black, Hispanic, female and low‑income elementary students are less likely to be identified with autism

Paul L. Morgan, University at Albany, State University of New York

New research shows that for every 10 boys identified with autism, only about two girls in a comparable situation were identified.
Between 5% and 15% of children have symptoms of dyslexia, but schools are often slow at identifying and responding to it with targeted education. mrs/Stock Photos/Getty Images

Nearly every state in the US has dyslexia laws – but our research shows limited change for struggling readers

Eric Hengyu Hu, University at Albany, State University of New York

Dyslexia laws are now nearly universal across the US. But the data shows that passing a law is not the same as improving how children learn to read.

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  1. Dyslexia
  2. Education
  3. Kids reading
  4. Quick reads
  5. reading level
  6. Special education
  7. Special education services
  8. Special needs

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