Resources
The Resources listed below have been hand-selected and collected into this thoughtfully curated list. We highly recommend these Resources and hope they will enlighten and empower you.
RESOURCES INDEX
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HELPFUL WEBSITES, SELF-ASSESSMENTS, AND ARTICLES
Dyslexia At a Glance
https://dyslexiaida.org/dyslexia-at-a-glance/
Dyslexia Self-Assessment for Adults
https://dyslexiaida.org/dyslexia-test/
Definition of Dyslexia
https://dyslexiaida.org/definition-of-dyslexia/
Dyslexia Basics
https://dyslexiaida.org/dyslexia-basics-2/
What is Phonemic Awareness?
https://dyslexiaida.org/building-phoneme-awareness-know-what-matters/
What is Morphological Awareness?
https://dyslexiaida.org/morphological-awareness/
Effective Reading Instruction for Students with Dyslexia
https://dyslexiaida.org/effective-reading-instruction-for-students-with-dyslexia/
Dyslexia Assessment: What Is It and How Can It Help?
https://dyslexiaida.org/dyslexia-assessment-what-is-it-and-how-can-it-help-2/
Structured Literacy: Effective Instruction for Students with Dyslexia and Related Reading Difficulties
DYSLEXIA AND CO-EXISTING CONDITIONS
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) and Dyslexia
https://dyslexiaida.org/attention-deficithyperactivity-disorder-adhd-and-dyslexia/
Dysgraphia
https://dyslexiaida.org/understanding-dysgraphia-2/
Weak Working Memory
https://dyslexiaida.org/working-memory-the-engine-for-learning/
Social and Emotional Problems Related to Dyslexia
ACCOMODATIONS
Accommodations for Students with Dyslexia:
https://dyslexiaida.org/accommodations-for-students-with-dyslexia/
https://www.understood.org/articles/at-a-glance-classroom-accommodations-for-dyslexia
Assistive Technology
Applying for accommodations on college entrance exams.
https://dyslexiaida.org/applying-for-accommodations-on-college-entrance-tests-2/
Applying for accommodations on graduate school entrance exams.
https://dyslexiaida.org/applying-for-accommodations-on-graduate-school-entrance-tests-2/
ADVOCACY
Advocating for students with dyslexia.
https://dyslexiaida.org/advocating-for-a-child-with-dyslexia-within-the-public-education-system/
How to advocate for assistive technology.
https://dyslexiaida.org/how-to-advocate-for-assistive-technology-tools-and-services/
PRE-READING AND READING PROGRAMS
BOOKS ABOUT DYSLEXIA FOR PARENTS
Overcoming Dyslexia: Second Edition, Completely Revised and Updated
The Dyslexia Empowerment Plan: A Blueprint for Renewing Your Child's Confidence and Love of Learning
The Dyslexic Advantage (Revised and Updated): Unlocking the Hidden Potential of the Dyslexic Brain
Basic Facts About Dyslexia and Other Reading Problems
Expert Perspectives on Interventions for Reading: A Collection of Best-Practice Articles from the International Dyslexia Association
Not Stupid, Not Lazy Understanding Dyslexia and Other Learning Disabilities
From ABC to ADHD: What Every Parent Should Know About Dyslexia and Attention Problems
Dyslexia: Myths, Misconceptions, and Some Practical Applications
Special Education Law and Advocacy Books for Parents: Special Education Law
Dyslexia Advocate: How to advocate for a child with dyslexia within the public education system.
SPECIAL EDUCATION LAW AND ADVOCACY BOOKS FOR PARENTS
Special Education Law
Dyslexia Advocate: How to advocate for a child with dyslexia within the public education system
BOOKS ABOUT DYSLEXIA FOR ADULTS TO READ TO STUDENTS
Dyslexia is My Superpower (Most of the Time)
Hacking the Code: The Ziggety Zaggety Road of a Dyslexic Kid
Fish in a Tree
Finding My Superpower: A book for dyslexics
TECHNOLOGY TOOLS
OrCam
C Pen Text to Speech Reader Pen 2 - OCR Scanning Device for Reading
Apple Accessibility
https://www.apple.com/accessibility/
Apple Macbook Air
Google Read and Write Extension
Seeing AI app for Android, iOS, iPadOS
TECHNOLOGY TO ASSIST WITH READING
QUIET FIDGET TOYS
Vive Spiky Sensory Rings
Mini Slow Rising Stress Ball
FlintRehab Premium Quality Therapy Putty
Zipper Bracelets Sensory Fidget
Anxiety Ring Fidget Adjustable Anxiety Bracelets
TOOLS TO ASSIST WITH READING
Guided Reading Strips Highlight Strips Colored Overlay Highlight Bookmarks
FingerFocus Highlighter To Go, Dyslexia Tools For Kids, Guided Reading Strips, ADHD Tools, Highlight Reader Strips, Reading Tools for Kids, Calm Strips, Reading Pointers For Kids
Dyslexia Reading Tools for Kids, Adjustable Window Size Hand-held Reading Aids, Help to Separate Words for Easier and Focus on Reading
NOTE TAKING TECHNOLOGY
Notability
Notability, Note replay captures audio and automatically syncs it to notes. Keyword search to locate information quickly. Notability works with Apple iPad and Apple Pencil.
Notability app
Apple Pencil