Dyslexia
Valuable Resources and Information Sources
The list below includes reliable and valuable resources and links for information about dyslexia, learning disabilities in general, attention deficit disorder, therapist training and certification, educator professional development, rights and legislation, and parent/student specific resources. Just scroll to the section that addresses your needs!
Dyslexia
Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity http://dyslexia.yale.edu
International Dyslexia Association https://dyslexiaida.org
Dyslexia Help at the University of Michigan http://dyslexiahelp.umich.edu
Learning Disabilities
Learning Disabilities Association of America http://www.ldaamerica.org
LDONLINE http://www.ldonline.org
National Center for Learning Disabilities https://www.ncld.org
LD Resources http://www.ldresources.com
Understood for Learning and Attention Issues http://understood.org
Attention Deficit Disorder
Attention Deficit Disorder Association http://www.adda-sr.org
Children & Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder http://www.chadd.org
The National Resource Center for AD/HD: A Program of CHADD http://www.help4adhd.org
ADDitude https://www.additudemag.com
Therapist Training and Certification and Educator Professional Development
Neuhaus Education Center https://www.neuhaus.org
Academic Language Therapy Association https://altaread.org
LEAD/Literacy Education & Academic Development, Inc. http: //www.leadabcd.com
SMU Learning Therapy Specialization https://www.smu.edu/simmons/Academics/Teacher-Education/Graduate-Specializations/Learning-Therapy
Scottish Rite for Children https://scottishriteforchildren.org/care-and-treatment/dyslexia
Rick LaVoie Information and Inspiration http://www.ricklavoie.com
Rights and Legislation
Dyslexia and Related Disorders Procedures Handbook
Disability Rights Texas http://www.disabilityrightstx.org)
Council of Educators for Students with Disabilities, Inc. http://www.504idea.org
Wrightslaw http://www.wrightslaw.com
Parent/Student Specific Resources
Neuhaus Education Center Parent Resources https://www.neuhaus.org/parents
Rick LaVoie Information and Inspiration http://www.ricklavoie.com
Scottish Rite for Children https://scottishriteforchildren.org/care-and-treatment/dyslexia
Learning Ally http://www.learningally.org
Important Questions
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 accomodations are common for students with dyslexia?
How does dyslexia impact adolescents and adults?
How do I advocate for my dyslexic child in school?
Are dyslexic students eliglible for accommodations on college entrance tests? How are the accommodations accessed?
How is an individual assessed for dyslexia?
What are characterstics of students at risk for dyslexia and related language disorders?
How do the Common Core State Standards impact students with disabilities?
What is the basic neuroscience of dyslexia and the brain?
What basic information should parents and educators know about dyslexia?
Is there a connection between anxiety, stress, and dyslexia? What is it?
What comprises quality reading instruction for dyslexic students?
What should parents look for when selecting professionals to help their dyslexic child?
What does the current research tell us about dyslexia and giftedness?
Is home schooling appropriate for dyslexic students?
What are assistive technology tools and services? How do I advocate for these?
What is morphological awareness? Why is it important?
What are critical instructional and assistive technology tools for students who struggle with reading and language?
How does dyslexia impact oral language?
How does dyslexia impact spelling skills?
What is structured literacy? Why is it important?
What do I need to know when my dyslexic child transitions from high school to college?
What is dysgraphia?
How young are students screened for reading disorders? What is a universal screening for K-2 students?
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?
What is working memory? Why is it critical?
Recommended Reading & Viewing
Articles
"Compensatory Skills and Dyslexia: What Does the Science Say?"
By Fleming Peck, Alicia Leong, Leo Zekelman, Fumiko Hoeft M.D. Ph.D.
https://dyslexiaida.org/compensatory-skills-and-dyslexia-what-does-the-science-say/
Books
Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz
Driven to Distraction (Revised): Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder by Edward M. Hallowell M.D. and John J. Ratey M.D.
The Dyslexic Advantage: Unlocking the Hidden Potential of the Dyslexic Brain by Brock L. Eide M.D. M.A., Fernette F. Eide M.D.
Proust and the Squid: The Story and Science of the Reading Brain by Maryanne Wolf
The Dyslexia Empowerment Plan: A Blueprint for Renewing Your Child's Confidence and Love of Learning by Ben Foss
Language at the Speed of Light by Mark Seidenberg
My Dyslexia by Phillip Schultz
Videos, Workshops, Webinars
The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia Sir Richard Branson, Charles Schwab, James Redford
How Difficult Can This Be - The F. A. T. City Workshop Understanding Learning Disabilities by Richard LaVoie
When the Chips are Down with Richard LaVoie
Social Skills and LD with Richard LaVoie
Last One Picked, First One Picked On with Richard LaVoie