RESOURCES
As fellow educators, the team at The Dyslexia Resource understands the need for quality resources for you and your classroom. Providing these resources is the mission of The Dyslexia Resource.
We are here to empower communities to serve dyslexic learners. We accomplish this through offering resources, training and tutoring programs, and community partnerships. The Dyslexia Resource always is looking for additional resources to add to our website. If you have questions you can’t find the answer, reach out.
In partnership with The Schenck School, The Dyslexia Resource created a series of free awareness videos to help educate others on dyslexia and its characteristics.
The Dyslexia Resource and The Schenck School are excited to partner with Made by Dyslexia and Microsoft to help educate the public about dyslexia through an original video series.
Dyslexia is a language-based learning difference. It affects the organization in the brain that controls the ability to process the way language is heard, spoken, read, or spelled.
Signs and challenges of dyslexia can vary based on a variety of factors including age. Read our common signs and challenges of dyslexia broken out by age group.
The human brain was not designed to read; it was built for oral communication. Therefore, speaking comes naturally, but reading must be explicitly taught. While some learn to read with ease, for others, it is much more difficult.
Dyslexia can bring to light terms and phrases that are unfamiliar. We have compiled a list of dyslexia terms and definitions for your reference.
One of the most effective dyslexia strategies for remediation is known as the Orton-Gillingham approach. Take a deeper dive into this approach to learn its history and what you can expect from utilizing it.
The Dyslexia Resource is just one of the many organizations dedicated to providing support and information for dyslexics and educators. We have compiled a list of some of the best resource outlets available.
There is a lot of information to digest when it comes to dyslexia. Check out our frequently asked questions for some of the most common questions we encounter.
Have you heard of the book called Creative Learners? This book includes stories of inspiration and success from people with Dyslexia, ADD, or other learning differences.
INTERESTED IN READING MORE ABOUT DYSLEXIA?
If you are looking for even more content about dyslexia, check out our blog! We are constantly adding new posts covering topics we know are of interest. Below are some of our most recent blog posts.
Expository Writing Doesn’t Have to Be Boring: An Interview with Reading Remediation Specialist Laura Dreyer
On April 27th, 2022, Laura Dreyer, M.S. of The Schenck School will present a webinar centered on the importance of structured literacy and expository writing. The webinar, Structured Literacy: Writing and Content Unite, is aimed at teachers who want to unite engaging content with writing in their classrooms. We sat down with reading specialist Laura Dryer to discuss her background and gain insight into her upcoming IDA-GA webinar.
3 Things to Know About Structured Literacy for Reading Remediation
Reading remediation is a great method to address the learning challenges that dyslexic students face. By utilizing remediation techniques, the instructor introduces multisensory, creative approaches to help dyslexic students fulfill their potential. However, before introducing these strategies to students, teachers should know what they entail and how to implement them efficiently.
Three Reasons Teachers Should Consider Orton-Gillingham Training
Training programs for teachers can provide numerous benefits, from staying up-to-date with current research to professional development. While there are many programs for teachers to consider, few are as insightful, resourceful, and unique as Orton-Gillingham training programs.