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Dyslexia About About Dyslexia & Reading Problems Children with dyslexia have difficulty learning to read due to one or more information processing problems such as visual perceptual or auditory perceptual deficits. What is Dyslexia? Frequently Asked Questions about dyslexia from the International Dyslexia Association. What it feels like to be dyslexic "On a visit to China I felt outside society. I couldn't understand the written codes around me. Then I understood what it felt like to be severely dyslexic." Assessment Does Your High-Schooler Have Dyslexia? Is your teenager struggling in school? Perhaps he has a reading disability. Answer these questions to determine if you should have him evaluated. Does Your Preschooler Have Dyslexia? Does your little one have a problem learning? Perhaps she has a reading disability. Answer these questions to determine if you should have her evaluated. Dyslexia testing for children and adults If you answer 'Yes' to four or more of these questions, then your son or daughter may be dyslexic, and we recommend that he or she takes the test to receive a clear assessment. Commercial site. Associations AVKO Educational Research Foundation Multisensory reading, spelling and writing materials to help teach dyslexic and dysgraphic children. Some free samples on the site to try first. Resources for homeschool families. International Dyslexia Association An international, non-profit organization dedicated to the study and treatment of the learning disability, dyslexia. Homeschool Stories Educate Your Dyslexic Child at Home Susan Godsland has endeavoured to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date guide to teaching dyslexic children at home. She also covers concerns of dyslexic parents who want to home educate. A Journey into the World of Dyslexia As a new homeschooler, I was anxious to prove to all the naysayers that I could teach my own child. However, the Lord sought to humble me. Over the next three years, Christian and I went through three separate reading programs before giving up. By Maureen Wittmann. Notes on Dyslexia Left alone, dyslexic children learn things their way. Home schooling is great for them, because they can learn things the way it works for them, not the way a teacher presents things to a classroom. By Karen Pennebaker. Publications Dyslexia Online Magazine Articles about dyslexia for parents of dyslexic children, adults with dyslexia, teachers and other educational professionals. Online Dyslexia Talk Message board sponsored by Davis Dyslexia Correction Providers: Dyslexia The Gift. Homeschooling Dyslexic Kids A support group for homeschool parents of dyslexic children. We are not experts on dyslexia -- just other parents who are going through similar problems and have similar concerns. HomeschoolLI The Homeschool Language-Impaired forum is open to people who have an interest in educating language-impaired or learning-disabled children. Resources Reading Instruction Materials - Sensory Dyslexic children learn to read through sensory-based reading instruction. Here are some commercial sites with such materials available to purchase. Dyslexia- A Gift? Lillian Jones writes a review of The Gift of Dyslexia, a book written by Ron Davis, who is himself a dyslexic. Dyslexia Parents Resource Dyslexia is the commonest cause of learning difficulties for children and young people in schools and colleges. The word comes from the Greek meaning 'difficulty with words'. Dyslexia Teacher Dyslexia is not a "disease" to have and be cured of. It is a kind of mind, very often a gifted mind. Ann Bate offers assessment and support to dyslexics and parents of dyslexic children. Masonic Learning Centers for Children At 59 Learning Centers in 15 states, the Children's Learning Centers tackle the challenge of dyslexia head-on, both by providing free tutoring for children with dyslexia and by training a growing cadre of highly skilled and dedicated tutors. Also available in Canada. Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic Educational titles available in every subject area and grade level from kindergarten through graduate studies, RFB&D's digitally recorded textbooks are effective learning tools for students challenged by the printed page. Strategies for the Visual Spatial Learner We need individuals with highly developed visual-spatial abilities for advancement in the arts, technology and business. These are the creative leaders of society. We need to protect their differences in childhood and enable them to develop their unique talents in supportive environments at home and at school.

A to Z DVD Library DVD rental and purchase store   Listen to two FREE audiobooks RISK-FREE from Audible   Resources for Dyslexic Homeschoolers & Their Parents from Amazon.com   Overcoming Dyslexia For Dummies® by Tracey Wood Does your child mix up d's and b's? Does he or she have trouble reading? If so, the cause may be dyslexia. But don't worry - these days, there are many ways to overcome dyslexia. This hands-on guide leads you step by step through your options - and explains how anyone with dyslexia can achieve success in school and life. December 27, 2005.   Homeschooling the Child with ADD (or Other Special Needs): Your Complete Guide to Successfully Homeschooling the Child with Learning Differences by Lenore Colacion Hayes More and more parents are realizing that homeschooling is a great option for children with ADD, ADHD, and other special needs. Homeschooling parents can tailor the learning experience to precisely fit their child's requirements, a critical necessity in the development of special-needs children.   Overcoming Dyslexia: A New and Complete Science-Based Program for Overcoming Reading Problems at Any Level by Sally MD Shaywitz Yale neuroscientist Shaywitz demystifies the roots of dyslexia (a neurologically based reading difficulty affecting one in five children) and offers parents and educators hope that children with reading problems can be helped.   The Mislabeled Child: How Understanding Your Child's Unique Learning Style Can Open the Door to Success by Brock Eide and Fernette Eide The book is both an easy read for one that also goes into depth about so many learning disAbilities, how to diagnose them, and how to "cure" the curable ones, make end runs around the obstacles, and, if necessary, find experts to help.