International Dyslexia Association Fact Sheets

IDA provides informative fact sheets at https://dyslexiaida.org/fact-sheets/ that include professionally reviewed materials. These fact sheets improve understanding of dyslexia for parents, teachers, dyslexia practitioners, and school administrators. The fact sheets address the following questions frequently asked about dyslexia and related topics:             

What accommodations are common for students with dyslexia?

• Accommodations for Students with Dyslexia

How does dyslexia impact adolescents and adults? 

• Adolescents and Adults with Dyslexia 

How do I advocate for my dyslexic child in school?

• Advocating for Students with Dyslexia in Public Schools

Are dyslexic students eligible for accommodations on college entrance tests? How are the accommodations accessed?

• Applying for Accommodations on College Entrance Tests

• Applying for Accommodations on Graduate School Entrance Tests

How is an individual assessed for dyslexia?

• Assessment of Dyslexia

What are the characteristics of students at risk for dyslexia and related language disorders?

• At-Risk Students: English Language Learners 

How do the Common Core State Standards impact students with disabilities?

• Common Core State Standards and Students with Disabilities

What is the basic neuroscience of dyslexia and the brain?

• Dyslexia and the Brain 

What basic information should parents and educators know about dyslexia?

• Dyslexia Basics 

Is there a connection between anxiety, stress, and dyslexia? What is it?

• Dyslexia-Stress-Anxiety Connection 

What comprises quality reading instruction for dyslexic students?

• Effective Reading Instruction for Students with Dyslexia 

What should parents look for when selecting professionals to help their dyslexic child?

• Evaluating Professionals 

What does the current research tell us about dyslexia and giftedness?

• Gifted and Dyslexic

Is homeschooling appropriate for dyslexic students?

• Homeschooling

What are assistive technology tools and services? How do I advocate for these?

• How to Advocate for Assistive Technology Tools and Services

What is morphological awareness? Why is it important?

• Morphological Awareness

What are critical instructional and assistive technology tools for students who struggle with reading and language?

• Overview of Instructional and Assistive Technology: Critical Tools for Students Who Struggle

How does dyslexia impact oral language?

• Oral Language Impairments and Dyslexia

How does dyslexia impact spelling skills?

• Spelling 

What is structured literacy? Why is it important?

• Structured Literacy

What do I need to know when my dyslexic child transitions from high school to college?

• Transitioning from High School to College 

What is dysgraphia?

• Understanding Dysgraphia 

How young are students screened for reading disorders? What is a universal screening for K-2 students?

• Universal Screening: K–2 Reading

How do I evaluate all of the tricks, quick cures, and incredible promises made for dyslexia remediation? What should I know when I listen to promotions?

• When Educational Promises Are Too Good to Be True

What is working memory? Why is it critical?

• Working Memory: The Engine for Learning