Topic: Dyslexia

Definition

A brain-based learning disability that specifically impairs a person's ability to read.

Explore dyslexia legislation and related initiatives in your state with this interactive map. Read an overview of legislation, requirements, and initiatives that discus dyslexia in K-12 settings.

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Dyslexia, Legislation

Audience:

Parents & Families, Schools & Districts, State Agencies

Understanding Dyslexia

This toolkit helps parents and educators learn about dyslexia and how to support the literacy development of students with dyslexia.

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Dyslexia

Audience:

Parents & Families, Schools & Districts

Commonalities Across Definitions of Dyslexia

This infographic highlights common definitions of dyslexia, and identifies core dimensions of dyslexia shared across those definitions.

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Dyslexia, Screening

Audience:

Schools & Districts, State Agencies

Defining Dyslexia

Dyslexia is a brain-based learning disability that specifically impairs a person’s ability to read.

Topic:

Dyslexia

Audience:

Schools & Districts

Dyslexia Around the World

This infographic examines the online presence of dyslexia across 195 countries.

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Dyslexia

Audience:

Parents & Families, Schools & Districts, State Agencies

Dyslexia is a Social Justice Issue

Social Workers’ Role in Addressing Dyslexia.

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Advocacy, Dyslexia

Audience:

Schools & Districts, State Agencies

Neurological Considerations for Dyslexia

Studies report fundamental differences in brain development and activation patterns between individuals with dyslexia and those without.

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Dyslexia

Audience:

Schools & Districts

State Policy and Dyslexia

The characteristics of dyslexia legislation.

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Dyslexia, Legislation

Audience:

Schools & Districts

Understanding Dyslexia: Myth vs. Facts

Breaking down the truth about Dyslexia.

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Dyslexia

Audience:

Parents & Families, Schools & Districts

Understanding Dyslexia: What are the Effects of Dyslexia

Signs of typical reading development and possible indicators of risk for dyslexia.

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Dyslexia

Audience:

Parents & Families, Schools & Districts

Supporting Students with Dyslexia

This toolkit provides information about dyslexia and how to best support the literacy development of students with dyslexia. Explore the five sections to learn more about what dyslexia is, how schools can screen students for dyslexia risk, using data to identify supports for students with dyslexia, what effective reading instruction looks like, and how to intensify reading instruction for students with dyslexia.

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Dyslexia

Audience:

Parents & Families, Schools & Districts

Can a young child (under age 6) be diagnosed with dyslexia or at that age is the focus on recognizing warning signs?

Expert: Donald Compton, Ph.D

Audience:

Parents & Families

Topic:

Dyslexia, Identification, Screening

Does Special Education law include dyslexia?

Expert: Susan Lowell

Audience:

Parents & Families

Topic:

Dyslexia, Legislation

How does the brain change with a successful dyslexia intervention?

Expert: Guinevere Eden Ph.D.

Audience:

Schools & Districts

Topic:

Dyslexia, Interventions

What can we do to combat the stigma of dyslexia?

Expert: John Gabrieli Ph.D.

Audience:

Parents & Families

Topic:

Dyslexia

Dyslexia Resources

How Do I Know What Questions to Ask?

California MATRIX Parent Information and Resource Center

This information sheet suggests questions about interventions, making progress, and assessments you might ask your child's school before, during, or after an IEP meeting.

Topic: Dyslexia, Advocacy