Topic: Dyslexia

Definition

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

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

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Parents & Families, Schools & Districts

Defining Dyslexia

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

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Dyslexia

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Schools & Districts

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

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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

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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

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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

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Parents & Families

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Dyslexia, Identification, Screening

Does Special Education law include dyslexia?

Expert: Susan Lowell

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Parents & Families

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Dyslexia, Legislation

How can early detection of dyslexia be improved?

Expert: Nadine Gaab Ph.D.

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Schools & Districts

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Dyslexia, Screening

How does the brain change with a successful dyslexia intervention?

Expert: Guinevere Eden Ph.D.

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Schools & Districts

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Dyslexia, Interventions

What can we do to combat the stigma of dyslexia?

Expert: John Gabrieli Ph.D.

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Parents & Families

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Dyslexia

What do we know about what’s different in the brain of a person with dyslexia?

Expert: Guinevere Eden Ph.D.

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Parents & Families

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Dyslexia

What do you suggest using to support the argument to a school that a dyslexic student needs an Orton-Gillingham based program as part of their IEP? What research or information shows that Orton-Gillingham is the best approach for dyslexia?

Expert: Evelyn Johnson, Ph.D

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Parents & Families

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Dyslexia, Interventions

What is the relationship between MTSS and diagnosis of dyslexia? Does MTSS slow down the diagnosis?

Expert: Evelyn Johnson, Ph.D

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Parents & Families

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Dyslexia, Identification

What is your advice to parents of struggling readers?

Expert: John Gabrieli Ph.D.

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Parents & Families

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Dyslexia

Dyslexia Resources

Characteristics of Dyslexia

Tennessee Center for the Study and Treatment of Dyslexia

Read this infographic to learn the characteristics of dyslexia.

Topic: Dyslexia

Intensive Reading Interventions for Struggling Readers in Early Elementary School: A Principal's Guide

The Center on Instruction

This guide provides information critical to developing and implementing an effective school-level intervention program.

Topic: Dyslexia, Interventions, Reading Disabilities

Morphological Awareness: One Piece of the Literacy Pie

International Dyslexia Association

This informational sheet explains what is morphological awareness, why do parents and teachers need to know about morphological awareness, how early can teachers and parents provide instruction in morphological awareness, how can educators integrate morphological awareness into Structured Literacy instruction, and what can parents do at home to facilitate morphological awareness.

Topic: Dyslexia, Reading Disabilities, Phonics