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Dyslexia Facts, Resources, and Research

A sneaking suspicion about your child’s reading or a new diagnosis for them may be the start of your journey, but you don’t need to do it alone. Thankfully, we can help! Here are some resources that are helpful for families wanting to know more about dyslexia, reading challenges, and research behind sensory-cognitive reading intervention.

Research on Sensory-Cognitive Instruction:

Books for Parents

★ We recommend the following books and encourage you to read them to help understand your child's learning differences:

Overcoming Dyslexia: The Essential Program for Reading Problems at Any Level

By: Sally E. Shaywitz, Jonathan Shaywitz

The Dyslexia Empowerment Plan: A Blueprint for Renewing Your Child's Confidence and Love of Learning

By: Ben Foss

DyslexiaLand: A Field Guide for Parents of Children with Dyslexia

By: Cheri Rae, Liz Taylor

The Dyslexic Advantage: Unlocking the Hidden Potential of the Dyslexic Brain

By: Brock L. Eide, Fernette F. Eide

Late, Lost, and Unprepared: A Parents' Guide to Helping Children with Executive Functioning

By: Joyce Cooper-Kahn, Laurie Dietzel

From ABC to ADHD: What Every Parent Should Know About Dyslexia and Attention Problems

By: Eric Q. Tridas

Helping Your Anxious Child: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents

By: Ronald Rapee PhD, Ann Wignall D Psych, Susan Spence PhD, Heidi Lyneham PhD, Vanessa Cobham PhD

Help for Worried Kids: How Your Child Can Conquer Anxiety and Fear

By: Cynthia G. Last

Superpowered: Transform Anxiety into Courage, Confidence, and Resilience

By: Renee Jain and Dr. Shefali Tsabary

Books for Children

★ We recommend the following books for your children and encourage you to read with them to help them understand their learning differences:

It's Called Dyslexia

By: Jennifer Moore-Mallinos, Nuria Roca

Knees: The mixed up world of a boy with dyslexia

By: Vanita Oelschlager
Illustrator: Joe Rossi

Fish in a Tree

By: Lynda Mullaly Hunt

My Name Is Brain Brian

By: Jeanne Betancourt

The Alphabet War: A Story about Dyslexia

By: Diane Burton Robb
Illustrator: Gail Piazza

Assistive Technology and Advocacy Resources

If you need a Special Education Advocate, please get in touch with our office for a complete list of referrals for exceptional advocates in your area.

★ Learning Ally
This organization is a non-profit dedicated to providing books on CD or download to students with visual impairments and dyslexia.

★ Dragon Naturally Speaking
Speech recognition software that allows users to dictate to the computer.

★ Livescribe Pulse Smartpen
Simplify note-taking during lectures.

★ WrightsLaw
Wrightslaw is an exceptional resource for parents, educators, and advocates needing the most up-to-date information about special education law and advocacy for children with disabilities.

★ IDEA.gov
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act or IDEA is the nation’s special education law that provides rights and protection to children with disabilities. Learn more about your rights.

★ U.S. Department of Education; Office for Civil Rights
The Office for Civil Rights exists to enforce civil rights and educational excellence for all in our nation›s schools.