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At A Loss for Words

What the Words Say

How American Schools Fail Kids with Dyslexia

Hard Words: Why aren't kids being taught to read?

FAQs About Dyslexia

7 Things to Know About the 1 in 5 with Learning and Attention Issues

The Simple View of Reading

First Rule of Reading: Keep Your Eyes on the Words

A New Model for Teaching High-Frequency Words

Transitioning from Word Walls to Sound Walls

Using Sound Walls in Early Elementary Classrooms

Sound Wall In Kindergarten: Suggestions and Tips!

Fluency Norms Chart

Teaching Reading Is Rocket Science, 2020 [PDF]

What Does “Below Basic” Mean on NAEP Reading?

Developing Early Literacy: Report of the National Early Literacy Panel
Videos

Strategies for Teaching Irregular "Tricky" Words

How We Map Words

Orthographic Mapping: What it Is and Why It’s So Important

How Some Remember Words & Others Struggle – with David A. Kilpatrick

Dr. Jan Hasbrouck – Reading Fluency

Oral Reading Fluency: Understand it to Improve It

What’s wrong with predictable or repetitive texts

Hang on Tight to the Rope

Dyslexia Explained: What’s It Like Being Dyslexic?

What is Dyslexia?

ALL of the Dyslexia for a Day Videos

Mical (2020) | OFFICIAL FILM | Dyslexia Film

Dyslexia Awareness Part 1: Module 2 - Dyslexic Strengths

The Secret Upside of Dyslexia: Not a Disability but a Superpower | Ryan Conlan | TEDxPCL
Books

Dyslexia Advocate!

The Dyslexic Advantage

When the School says no, how to get the yes!

The secret life of the dyslexic child

The Dyslexia Empowerment Plan
Children’s Books

Fish in a Tree

A Walk in the Words

Dyslexia Is My Superpower (Most of the Time)

Aaron Slater, Illustrator
Podcasts

Dyslexia Mom Life by: Nicole Holcomb

Dyslexia Coffee Talk by: The Dyslexia Initiative

Dyslexia is our superpower podcast by: gibby booth jasper

Neurodiversity superpowers: Changing the narrative on neurodiversity by: Michael Whitehouse

After the IEP: College Transition and Success Tips for Parents and Students

Dyslexia in Five by: Dr. Kelli Sandman Hurley
Advocacy
We understand how overwhelming a Dyslexia diagnosis can be. How do you do what is best for your child? What is an IEP? What accommodations should you ask for? What is IDEA and how do I know if my child is receiving the least restrictive environment for their learning? Why are there so many acronyms?!?
We know this can be confusing, let’s start with some with the basics.
Here are some important terms for you to know going into your first meeting with the school:
- FAPE (Free Appropriate Public Education), which is a legal right for students with disabilities to receive special education that meets their needs
- LRE (Least Restrictive Environment) which is a key component of an IEP and is intended to be the most successful placement for a student
- FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act), which is a federal law that regulates the management of student records and the disclosure of information from those records
- IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) requires states to have policies and procedures in place to identify, locate, and. evaluate all children with disabilities in the state who need special education and related services.
Dyslexia Screening
- Dyslexia screenings will only provide information on whether or not your child MAY have dyslexia and whether or not you should pursue formal testing. Only a trained professional can diagnose dyslexia, like a psychologist (either private or some school psychologists).
- https://dyslexiaida.org/screening-for-dyslexia/dyslexia-screener-for-adults/
- https://dyslexiaida.org/screening-for-dyslexia/dyslexia-screener-for-school-age-children/
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dyslexia/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20353557
- https://learningally.org/dyslexia/dyslexia-test
- https://learningally.org/solutions-for-home/dyslexia-resources/all-resources/specialistlisting/sid/fl
- https://effectivereading.org/provider-listings/
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