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Associations
- Academic Language Therapy AssociationCategory: Dyslexia
- International Literacy AssociationCategory: Dyslexia
- International Federation of Dyslexia and Dyscalculia AssociationsCategory: Dyslexia
- American Speech-Language-Hearing AssociationCategory: Dyslexia
- Somerset Dyslexia AssociationCategory: Dyslexia
- Davis Dyslexia Association InternationalCategory: Dyslexia
- American Dyslexia AssociationCategory: Dyslexia
- European Dyslexia AssociationCategory: Dyslexia
- ADD AssociationCategory: ADHD
- British Dyslexia AssociationCategory: Dyslexia
Conferences
- 2020 Everyone Reading Annual ConferenceCategory: Dyslexia
- 57th Annual International Learning Disabilities Association Conference | February 17-20, 2020 | World Center Orlando Marriott, Orlando, FloridaCategory: Dyslexia
- Dyslexia Conferences 2020 | eMed EventsCategory: Dyslexia
- 2020 International Dyslexia Association Florida Conference | October 2-3, 2020 | OrlandoDyslexia Resources
- DyslexiaCon20 International Dyslexia Association Annual Conference | November 12-15, 2020 | Gaylord Rockies Resort, Aurora, CODyslexia Resources
IDA’s Annual International Conference is the premier professional development conference dedicated to dyslexia.
Books
- SAM IS STUCK: Decodable Chapter Books for Kids with Dyslexia | Cigdem Knebel
- Reversed A Memoir Following The Highs and Lows of Overcoming Impossible Odds | Lois Letchford
- The Ultimate Book for Overcoming Dyslexia | Jessica Caplain
- Building The Foundation: The Alphabet: An Orton-Gillingham Based Program for Dyslexic Students
- Fish In A Tree | Novel About Ally Hiding Her Inability To Read | Lynda Mullaly Hunt
- The Gift of Dyslexia: Why Some of the Smartest People Can’t Read…and How They Can Learn
- Overcoming Dyslexia
- The Dyslexic Advantage: Unlocking the Hidden Potential of the Dyslexic Brain
- Dyslexia: How to Survive and Succeed at Work
Reading Assistance Products
- Reading Focus CardCategory: Dyslexia
Review of Reading Focus Cards
I found the cards extremely helpful in keeping my place when reading
-Shane Herman
- See-N-Read | Reading Tool
- Sight Word Pocket Chart Cards
- Handwriting Practice Bundle
- Handwriting Without Tears
VIRTUAL READING PRACTICE
Devices
- PenPower WorldPenScan X
- Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet 7 inch
- TacScreen Tactile Learning Screen Compatible with iPad
- Scanmarker Air Pen Scanner – OCR Digital Highlighter and Reader – Wireless
- C-Pen Reader Pen
- Livescribe 2GB Echo Smartpen
- Ginger Software | Tools for Writing and GrammarCategory: Dyslexia
- Dyslexia Solutions & Assistive Technology | Dyslexic.com
Based in the UK and established in 1983, Iansyst Ltd is one of the leading assistive technology resellers, offering products and services for individuals, educational institutions and commercial organisations to support people with a diverse range of disabilities.
Research
- Learning disabilities: Kids and families struggle beyond the academicsCategory: Dyslexia
- Morphological awareness and visual processing of derivational morphology in high-functioning adults with dyslexia: An avenue to compensation?Category: Dyslexia
- Introduction to This Special Issue: Dyslexia Across Languages and Writing SystemsCategory: Dyslexia
- “Not So Backwards”: A Phenomenological Study on the Lived Experiences of High Achieving Post-Secondary Students with DyslexiaCategory: Dyslexia
- Effective instruction for persisting dyslexia in upper grades: Adding hope stories and computer coding to explicit literacy instructionCategory: Dyslexia
- Developmental dyslexia: emotional impact and consequencesCategory: Dyslexia
- Developmental surface dysgraphia without surface dyslexiaCategory: Dyslexia
- Difficulties of Drivers With Dyslexia When Reading Traffic Signs: Analysis of Reading, Eye Gazes, and Driving PerformanceCategory: Dyslexia
- Dyslexia as a multi-deficit disorder: Working memory and auditory temporal processingCategory: Dyslexia
- Doctors with dyslexia: researching experiences and support strategiesCategory: Dyslexia
For Educators
- School Success Kit for Kids with ADHD
- Birth Injury Special Education |ChildBirthInjuries.com
There are more special education opportunities than ever for children who have been diagnosed with a birth injury. There are a number of schools, resources and organizations that are tailored towards children with disabilities. Scholarships, health impairment plans, individualized education plans and homeschooling are all options for parents looking into special education resources.
- Parent to Parent: Two Moms Talk Bringing Up Daughters With DyslexiaCategory: Dyslexia
- Building The Foundation: The Alphabet: An Orton-Gillingham Based Program for Dyslexic Students
- Sight Word Pocket Chart Cards
- Handwriting Practice Bundle
- Helping Students Realize Their Most Capable SelvesCategory: Dyslexia
- A Dyslexic Child in the ClassroomCategory: Dyslexia
- WhizzimoCategory: Dyslexia
- Educators | Yale DyslexiaCategory: Dyslexia
For Parents
- Affordable Tips for Creating a Comfortable Home for Your Child with Autism
- Birth Injury Special Education
- Recipes for Better Focus and Self-Control
- ADHD & Kids: 9 Tips to Tame Tantrums
- School Success Kit for Kids with ADHD
- Cabin Fever: 9 Indoor Activities for Hyperactive Kids
- 3 At-Home Safety Issues for Children with ADHD and How to Prevent Injury
- Birth Injury Special Education |ChildBirthInjuries.com
There are more special education opportunities than ever for children who have been diagnosed with a birth injury. There are a number of schools, resources and organizations that are tailored towards children with disabilities. Scholarships, health impairment plans, individualized education plans and homeschooling are all options for parents looking into special education resources.
- Children Bedtime Do’s and Don’ts |MattressAdvisor.com
Bedtime for children is too often a struggle rather than a pleasure. The solution is twofold; understand why it is hard for kids to go to sleep and manage your child’s bedtime routine with our list of dos and don’ts.
- Sleep Guide for Parents |MattressAdvisor.com
If you curse bedtime, have a cranky child, or just don't know how much sleep they really need, read on
For Students
- School Success Kit for Kids with ADHD
- The Art of Balancing: How to Manage homework and Afterschool Activities When Your Child Has ADHD
- Building The Foundation: The Alphabet: An Orton-Gillingham Based Program for Dyslexic Students
- Advice for the College StudentCategory: Dyslexia
- Fun Brain | Educational Games for StudentsCategory: Dyslexia
- Dyslexia Tool Kit For Parents, Educators and Students | The Yale Center For Dyslexia & CreativityCategory: Dyslexia
- New Law Aimed to Help Those With Dyslexia to go Into EffectCategory: Dyslexia
A new law is going into effect starting this year that acknowledges a learning disorder called dyslexia in the education code.
- Dyslexia | Teen Gives Presentation On The Power Of Comic Books
Teen gives presentation on the power of comic books
- About Dyslexia | KidsHealth.comCategory: Dyslexia
Schools and Camps
- The Bilgrav SchoolCategory: Dyslexia
- Camp STARCategory: ADHD
- Summer @ CIPCategory: ADHD
- Camp NuhopCategory: ADHD
- Dr. Hallowell’s ADHD Family Summer CampCategory: ADHD
- BrehmCategory: ADHD
- Talisman CampsCategory: ADHD
- Charis HillsCategory: ADHD
- NYU Summer Program for KidsCategory: ADHD
- Child Mind Institute Summer ProgramCategory: ADHD
Ted Talks
- ADHD As A Difference In Cognition, Not A Disorder | Stephen Tonti | TEDxCMUCategory: ADHDCategory: Experts
- Learning Disability in Higher Education… | Lexie Garrity | TEDxVanderbiltUniversityCategory: DyslexiaCategory: Experts
- Fighting dyslexia with computer science | Markus Gross | TEDxZurichCategory: DyslexiaCategory: Experts
- Is Dyslexia a Learning Disability or a Learning Ability? | Gabi Renola | TEDxYouth@ParkCityCategory: DyslexiaCategory: Experts
- Dyslexia and me | Katie Willsey | TEDxLakeTravisHighCategory: DyslexiaCategory: Experts
- Dyslexia and Privilege | Samantha Coppola | TEDxTheMastersSchoolCategory: DyslexiaCategory: Experts
- Dyslexia | Antoinette Gentempo | TEDxYouth@ParkCityCategory: DyslexiaCategory: Experts
- Dyslexia — dispelling myths | Jessica Collins | TEDxPearsonCollegeUWCCategory: DyslexiaCategory: Experts
- Choose strength not shame | Ben Foss | TEDxSonomaCountyCategory: DyslexiaCategory: Experts
- My world without numbers | Line Rothmann | TEDxVennelystBlvdCategory: DyscalculiaCategory: Experts
Webinars and Classes
- Certification for Teachers of Reading | IDA | Free WebinarCategory: Dyslexia
- Dyslexia | How to Support Dyslexic Students in Your School | Free Webinar
Pre-recorded free webinar
- Introduction To Dyslexia | DyslexiaTrainingInstitute.org
2-hour webinar introducing the signs and symptoms of dyslexia covering the scientific research and remediations supported by research. We will also discuss current accommodations available.
VIRTUAL STORYTELLING BOOKS
NEWS
Features
- Reading Focus CardCategory: Dyslexia
Review of Reading Focus Cards
I found the cards extremely helpful in keeping my place when reading
-Shane Herman
- Kids Reading To Shelter Dogs
- Reluctant Readers AllowedCategory: Dyslexia
Blogs
- Affordable Tips for Creating a Comfortable Home for Your Child with Autism
- The challenges of dyslexia at work – and how it can be a bonus | Article | stuff.co.nzCategory: Dyslexia
- Decoding Dyslexia | Schools, parents working to make sense of new TEA guidance on dyslexia | Article | wacotrib.comCategory: Dyslexia
- Dyslexia Together Blog | Blog | Dyslexia Together
- The Beating Dyslexia Blog | Blog | BeatingDyslexia.comCategory: Dyslexia
- Dyslexia Reading Well Blog | Blog | DyslexiaReadingWell.comCategory: Dyslexia
- Dyslexia Blog | Blog | dyslexiaparents.blogspot.comCategory: Dyslexia
- #SayDyslexia Blog | Blog | #SayDyslexiaCategory: Dyslexia
- DyslexiaDailyBlog | Blog | The Dyslexia DailyCategory: Dyslexia
- Dyslexia | Blog | Dyslexic AdvantageCategory: Dyslexia
Facebook Groups
- The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia | Facebook GroupCategory: Dyslexia
- Dyslexia Parent Group | Facebook GroupCategory: Dyslexia
- Homeschooling With Dyslexia | Facebook GroupCategory: Dyslexia
- Decoding Dyslexia MI | Facebook GroupCategory: Dyslexia
- International Dyslexia Association | Facebook GroupCategory: Dyslexia
- Increasing Awareness and Understanding About Dyslexia | Facebook GroupCategory: Dyslexia
- Dyslexia Learning and Support Group of Florida
To assist parents and teachers in Florida
Podcasts
- Dyslexia is Our Superpower Podcast | Gibby Booth |11 year old Shane Herman talks about his business Let’s Get Booking
- Shane Herman of Let’s Get Booking Featured on Dyslexia is Our Superpower Podcast
- DUGGYSTONE – Pod Cast | kirkpickstone@duggystone.com
- Teenage Dyslexia | Darius Namdaran
- The Truth About Dyslexia | The Dyslexia Journey
- Understanding Dyslexia | Onyinye Okeke
- Dyslexia Is Our Superpower Podcast | Gibby Booth
- Go Dyslexia | Erica Warren
- The Dyslexia Quest Podcast | Elisheva Schwartz
Videos
- Do we have Dyslexia w/SomeThingElseYT | TheOdd2sOut | VideoCategory: Dyslexia
- Dyslexia: A Hidden Disability | Craig Watkinson | VideoCategory: Dyslexia
- The Interviews – Elenn Steinberg | Embracing Dyslexia | VideoCategory: Dyslexia
- The Interviews – Carolyn D. Cowen | Embracing Dyslexia | VideoCategory: Dyslexia
- The Interviews – Kelli Sandman-Hurley, Ed.D. | Embracing Dyslexia | VideoCategory: Dyslexia
- Headstrong Nation: Inside the Hidden World of Dyslexia & ADHD | Headstrong Nation | VideoCategory: Dyslexia
- Richard Branson: Growing Up Dyslexic | Big Think | VideoCategory: Dyslexia
- Dyslexia: a differently wired brainCategory: Dyslexia
- How to Help Someone who has ADHD | How to ADHD | VideoCategory: ADHD
- 5 Ways Dogs Help ADHD Brains — in 360 Degrees!!! | How to ADHD | VideoCategory: ADHD
Websites
- Birth Injury Special Education
- Tuck Sleep – ADHD and Sleep
How does ADHD affect sleep?
- As many as 50 percent of children with ADHD suffer from sleep problems.
- Children with ADHD experience higher levels of daytime sleepiness.
- Children with ADHD are more than twice as likely to suffer from sleep-disordered breathing.
- Children with ADHD are more likely to have periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD) and restless legs syndrome (RLS), resulting in less restful sleep.
- Nearly 75 percent of adults with ADHD report suffering from insomnia.
- The Yale Center for Dyslexia & CreativityCategory: Dyslexia
- Dyslexia Help at the University of MichiganCategory: Dyslexia
- Decoding DyslexiaCategory: Dyslexia
- Free Dyslexia WorksheetsCategory: Dyslexia
- Dyslexia Test – Screening for Signs of DyslexiaCategory: Dyslexia
- Dyslexia | Dyslexia AdvantageCategory: Dyslexia
- Everyone ReadingCategory: Dyslexia
- Dyslexia Society of ConnecticutCategory: Dyslexia
Youtube Channels
- The National Center For Learning Disabilities | YouTube Channel
The official YouTube home of the National Center for Learning Disabilities.
- Nessy Reading and Spelling
Nessy Reading and Spelling YouTube Channel
Assistance Products
- Reading Focus CardCategory: Dyslexia
Review of Reading Focus Cards
I found the cards extremely helpful in keeping my place when reading
-Shane Herman
- See-N-Read | Reading Tool
- Sight Word Pocket Chart Cards
- Handwriting Practice Bundle
- Handwriting Without Tears