DYSLEXIA

 Decoding Dyslexia North Carolina

From the About Page on the Decoding Dyslexia website: Mission – “Decoding Dyslexia North Carolina is a grassroots movement driven by North Carolina families, educators and professionals concerned with the limited access to educational interventions for dyslexia and other language-based learning disabilities within our public schools. We aim to raise dyslexia awareness, empower families to support their children, and inform policymakers on best practices to identify, remediate and support students with dyslexia in North Carolina public schools.”

Dyslexia Topic Brief

Dyslexia Topic Brief from Public Schools of North Carolina – State Board of Education Department of Public Instruction – Exceptional Children Division

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International Dyslexia Association

About the International Dyslexia Association from Wikipedia:  “The IDA provides information about dyslexia on its website, publishes a peer-reviewed scientific journal (Annals of Dyslexia), publishes newsletter updates to members; provides referral services to individuals and professionals; advocates for the rights of individuals with dyslexia through the legal and Federal legislative systems.”

IDA Dyslexia Handbook

The handbook offered by the IDA offers “valuable information about dyslexia and its characteristics, this handbook provides information on assessments, effective teaching approaches, self-advocacy ideas, and a vast array of resources.

Understood.org

From the  About page: “Parents want the best for their children. We do, too. For the first time ever, 15 nonprofit organizations have joined forces to support parents of the one in five children with learning and attention issues throughout their journey.

With the right support, parents can help children unlock their strengths and reach their full potential. With state-of-the-art technology, personalized resources, free daily access to experts, a secure online community, practical tips and more, Understood aims to be that support.”

Maryville University

Resources for Dyslexic Students – this article from Maryville University’s website offers excellent resources and tips for helping students with dyslexia succeed in the classroom and beyond. The website includes strategies for time management, making use of simple aids such as flash cards or color-coding, and using assistive technology like dictation programs or audio books, and other electronic devices such as tablets and laptops. The site also discusses the importance of asking for  help from teachers, parents, or peers.

University of Michigan

Apps for Dyslexia and Learning Disabilities – The University of Michigan has compiled a list of carefully considered apps that may be helpful to individuals with dyslexia, parents of students with dyslexia, or professionals that work with dyslexics. 

One app listed called Leo – Recorder and Transcription, is available for iOS devices on the iTunes App Store,  is made to help students with Dyslexia or other learning disabilities  get thoughts onto paper using real-time transcription.