Parent Support
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” ~ Helen Keller
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
Videos
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
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
- 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/
RCF Recommended Tutors
Alphabet City Tours
OGA Level: Tutors are all A/OGA or above Rosenstein
Availability: Various depending on tutor
Location: Mainly virtual, depending on tutor’s location
Cost: $85-$140, depending on tutor level
Contact Information: Please contact the founder of Alphabet City Tutors, Katie Takayanagi (Fellow), below:
Phone: 617-372-3117
E-mail: katie@alphabetcitytutors.com
Dr. Lauren McClenney-Rosestein
OGA Level: A/OGA
Availability: Varies
Location: Virtual
Cost: Varies on package option
Contact Information:
Phone: 443-574-5313
Meghan Reidy
OGA Level: OGCE
Availability: Monday, Wednesday,
Thursday; M-F in summer
Location: Virtual; or New York City – can travel within Manhattan
Cost: $150
Contact Information:
Phone: 516-660-7978
E-mail: Megreidy2@gmail.com
Lindsey Norton
OGA Level: A/OGA
Availability: Monday-Thursday by appointment
Location: Virtual
Cost: $100 per session
Contact Information:
Phone: 813-784-6771
E-mail: Lindsey@alignedacademics.com
Melissa Anderson
OGA Level: OGCE
Availability: Monday thru Friday between 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST
Location: Only Virtual
Cost: $40 per half hour; $55 per 45 minutes
Contact Information:
Phone: 407-496-6118
E-mail: Melissamorleyanderson@gmail.com
Mahjabeen Sadik
OGA Level: Fellow/AOGPE
Availability: Monday thru Friday 4:00-7:00 PM (EST)
Location: Ontario,Canada & Karachi Pakistan or Virtual
Cost: $100 per hour, $80 per 40 minutes
Contact Information:
Phone: 416-939-1054
E-mail: mahjabeen.sadik@gmail.com
Meredith Daniels
OGA Level: OGCE
Availability: Monday thru Friday with flexible timing
Location: In or near Oveido, FL or Virtual
Cost: $40-$50 per session
Contact Information:
Phone: 407-280-6623
E-mail: mdaniels1016@gmail.com
Educational Remediation and Executive Function Coaches
Teresa Oswald, Center for Health, Learning, and Achievement in Lake Mary, FL
407-718-4430
https://chlafl.com/
toswald@chlafl.com
Kendall Braccia, Center for Health, Learning, and Achievement in Lake Mary, FL
407-718-4430
https://chlafl.com/
kbraccia@chlafl.com
Anne Schramski, Center for Health, Learning, and Achievement in Lake Mary, FL
407-718-4430
https://chlafl.com/
aschramski@chlafl.com
Anne Bartolomei, Center for Health, Learning, and Achievement in Lake Mary, FL
407-718-4430
https://chlafl.com/
abartolomei@chlafl.com
Heather Margio, Center for Health, Learning, and Achievement in Orlando, FL
407-718-4430
https://chlafl.com/
hmargio@chlafl.com
Lori Mauter, Center for Health, Learning, and Achievement in Orlando, FL
407-718-4430
https://chlafl.com/
lmauter@chlafl.com
Matt Hezel, Center for Health, Learning and Achievement in Lake Mary
407-718-4430
https://chlafl.com/
mhezel@chlafl.com
Audrey Dickey, travels around Central Florida
407-748-0448
adickie55@gmail.com
Milaura Spelman at Spelman Reading & Language Center in Maitland, Florida
https://www.spelmanreading.com
Center for Speech and Language in Maitland, FL
https://centerforspeechorlando.com/index.html
Jennifer Disch of Engage the Brain in Maitland, FL
407-636-9281
https://engagethebrain.org/
jennifer.disch@engagethebrain.org
Mary Elizabeth Langston of The Park School in Winter Park, FL
407-718-0410
https://parkschoolfl.org/
Margie Thompson in Oviedo, FL and Metrowest Area, Florida
407-408-3132
Megan Huntt in Waterford Lakes, FL
407-491-0994
Sara Pennell Speech Language and Literacy
407-963-6687
languagetiteracyhelp@gmail.com
Lynn Arnold at Learning Strategies, LLC in Longwood, FL
407-796-4062
www.icanbemybest.com
Mary Fink, In-home therapy, Central Florida Area
757-303-3337
msstarworks@gmail.com
Rowena Waters in Deltona, FL
386-848-4214
Zoe Kersten, in Longwood, FL
407-921-0861
Tracy Flanagan, listed as a provider on the Wilson Reading website
tlflanag@volusia.k12.fl.us
Christine Schmidt, in Clermont
Trained on Wilson
doing remediation full-time
609-929-9735
stevensmom927@yahoo.com
Colette Teasley in Apopka
Trained on Wilson
virtual appointments only at this time
cuteasley@gmail.com
Shayna Edmonds in Maitland, FL
Teaches remediation
programs for reading/ writing/ math/ EF and serves the downtown, Maitland and up through Sandford areas (as well as virtual).
954-818-1166
catalysttutoringsolutions@gmail.com
Alexandra Epstein, MS, CCC-SLP, of Wekiva Kids Therapy
407-308-2966
https://wekivakidstherapy.com
(For littles with milder needs, preschool-2nd grade, in home)
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