When you look for other ways to help your child, remember that there are no “quick fixes.” Helping your child learn to read will require hard work from both of you. Educational intervention is the soundest approach based on our knowledge to date. Medications may be helpful for attention deficit disorders, which are seen in many children with learning disorders. However, no medications or other medical therapies for learning disabilities per se have been proven effective. Be cautious about costly programs which make claims for quick fixes. Remember: treatment is hard work!

Here are some organizations and resources you may wish to contact for more information.

International Dyslexia Association

Fact Sheets

Events, Conferences, and Workshops