Dyslexia Resources

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I think my child might have dyslexia..what should I do?

Here are some steps that you could take to help you dig deeper into things:  

First, it may be helpful to go to this website and read through the early clues and signs of dyslexia to see if your child has any red flags for dyslexia.  Signs of dyslexia

If your child has shown any of those characteristics, we suggest that you visit the NeuroLearning Dyslexia website and take this quiz to see if they should be formally screened for dyslexia:  Signs you should be screened

If this quiz does point to a need to further investigate, there are several ways for you to access the screener.  The screener is NOT a formal diagnosis, but does predict the probability of someone having dyslexia, and gives a ton of information about strengths and deficits in the way a person learns.  Both Mrs. Atkison and Mrs. Hendershott have been certified to give this screener and have found it to be a wonderful and comprehensive tool in helping understand how to approach teaching students.

Ways to access this screener:

 You can purchase it and give it to your student yourself.  You would find that link here: dyslexia screener   This would be your most inexpensive option and the reports will be emailed directly to you for you to read and use as you guide your student through their reading journey.     

You could go through NoCo Tutoring and Enrichment, which offers the screener along with parent support, if needed.  NoCo Tutoring and Enrichment Dyslexia services

You could contact Ms. Atkison with her private business at Dyslexia Greenhouse by emailing her at: dyslexiagreenhouse@gmail.com 

 You could go through Bridging the Gaps Dyslexia Center here in Greeley.  Here is the website to get connected with Sue Bridgman, who is the owner of this wonderful nonprofit local resource.  Bridging the Gap 

If your child does show that they more than likely have dyslexia on the screener, see below for more options.  

1. Consider getting a formal evaluation, especially if your student plans to go to college.  A diagnosis will ensure that proper accommodations will be provided for support.  Even if you do not seek an evaluation, it will be helpful to you as their teacher to keep accommodations in mind.  These things will 'even the playing field' for your child.  

“Dyslexia robs a person of time -accommodations return it.”  -Sally Shaywitz

Accommodations resources 

2.  Get your curriculum!  Dyslexic brains learn best with a structured, systematic, and multisensory curriculum.  APS has curriculum that you can use for free!

3.  Educate yourself and your student about dyslexia.  Knowledge is power.  

Overcoming Dyslexia  is a great book for anyone who loves someone with dyslexia to read!  Another REALLY great and encouraging read is The Dyslexia Advantage.

Dyslexia Explained and What I Need are books available on Amazon that can help a dyslexic person to understand their amazing brain and how it works because it's wired by dyslexia.