Here are dyslexia resources we often return to help students soar

Study Guide for Dyslexic Students

Ivy Panda offers this practical guide for making study more productive for dyslexic students. Hint: it’s a good guide for ANY student.

https://ivypanda.com/blog/how-to-study-with-dyslexia-a-comprehensive-guide/

Army and Navy Academy

The Army and Navy Academy Boarding School for Boys in Carlsbad, CA intentionally provides support and focused assistance for students with dyslexia. Middle and High School.

https://www.armyandnavyacademy.org/blog/boarding-schools-for-dyslexia-students-with-learning-differences/

Reading Kingdom

This online reading program uses Dr. Blank‘s brilliant literacy program and is aimed at third graders, although it works well with K-6. Most kids think it’s fun, and it teaches not just phonics, but five other ways to get meaning out of text. Great for dyslexic kids, since there’s no pressure to keep up with someone else.

Read Cursive Fast, by Kate Gladstone

This straightforward book, with lots of white space, and short explanations, is great for helping a student who doesn’t write cursive, but wants to be able to read it when necessary. Expertly written and easy to use. Especially helpful when dyslexia, CP, or autism interfere with writing. You can order it here: https://nationalautismresources.com/read-cursive-fast/

Made By Dyslexia

Kate Griggs heads this global charity, led by successful dyslexics like Richard Branson or Virgin. “Our purpose is to help the world to understand, value and support dyslexia. We believe in the game-changing power of Dyslexic Thinking. After all, everything from the light bulb to the iPhone, the aeroplane to the motor car, was invented by a dyslexic mind. And our skills are vital in shaping the future too.”

Here you’ll find tons of videos by dyslexic people discussing how their dyslexic thinking empowers what they do. You’ll also find a 2-hour free teacher training class to help teachers spot and support dyslexic learners.

MadeByDyslexia.org

Left From Right: What is dyslexia

An Irish author interviews experts to learn what is true and not true about dyslexia.

YouTube documentary

Math Shift

Jennifer Plosz develops visual math techniques specifically for students with dyslexia and dyscalculia. Here’s her beautiful and extremely helpful YouTube channel: Mind’s Eye Math.

Davis Dyslexia Association

The Gift of Dyslexia, by Ron Davis

The Davis Method uses modeling clay to embed meaning into words, making them easier for dyslexic learners to remember.

http://www.dyslexia.com/

The Yale Center for Dyslexia

http://www.dyslexia.yale.edu/

Overcoming Dyslexia, by Sally Shaywitz

The Yale Center does ongoing research in dyslexia, and publishes the findings.

The Dyslexic Advantage

http://community.dyslexicadvantage.org/

Brock and Fernette Eide

The book by this name and the website with its excellent newsletter are the most important resources for parents of a student with dyslexia

Rummy Roots

http://rummyrootsgames.com/

This card game only costs $15 but it changes Greek and Latin word roots from drudgery to fun.

Dyslexia Friendly Tutoring

This UK online tutoring service has some great info in their blog. Prices are reasonable. Check it out at MyTutor.co.uk.

Writing Workshops for Tweens and Teens

Arnie Bernstein distinguished himself as a writer and professor, and now offers zoom workshops for young writers. His approach is dyslexia-friendly, though he doesn’t advertise that way. We recommend taking advantage of one of his free workshops first to see if your students respond to his approach which values creativity over rigid form.
https://www.arniebernstein.com/writingworkshops/