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If you'd like to dive deeper into learning about reading, dyslexia, and other related topics, here are some websites and books that can offer information beyond my own knowledge and expertise.

More resources will be added as I come across them.

General Information

Here are some resources with a vast amount of information on reading and reading disorders.

The International Dyslexia Association is the largest source of information on dyslexia that I have found. Their website includes a self assessment test along with incredibly detailed fact sheets and extensive resource lists. They have physical locations all across the world and provide a wide variety of services.

The Dyslexia Training Institute is all about education and advocacy for dyslexia. They have classes, webinars, and certification courses available and many resources that focus on dyslexia advocacy and educational laws. They also offer tips on how to navigate IEPs and the public education system.

Reading Rockets describes their organization as "a national public media literacy initiative offering information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help." They have a lot of helpful videos and articles on a wide variety of topics related to reading, including reading strategies for dyslexia and autism.

Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz was the main text for the course offered by the Dyslexia Training Institute. It offers a lot of information on how the dyslexic brain works, how to identify dyslexia in different individuals, and how to overcome reading problems with practical techniques.

Getting Your Child Diagnosed

Here are some places to start if you would like your child to be officially tested for dyslexia or other learning disorders.

Winston Center, based in Spokane, Washington offers services for dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD, and speech therapy. They offer both onsite and virtual services. Recommended by a local homeschooling family.

Sacred Heart Children's Hospital in Spokane is another option recommended locally. Dr. Jordan was the recommended specialist for both dyslexia and autism.

If you are not local to the Spokane area, Wrightslaw Yellow Pages is a search tool to locate professionals in your area that can diagnose for all manner of learning disabilities.

Accommodations

Here are some resources for technology that can help accommodate your child's learning style.

OpenDyslexic is a free downloadable typeface designed to increase readability for dyslexic readers

Bookshare is an online library for people with reading barriers such as dyslexia, blindness, and cerebral palsy. With a qualifying diagnosis, you can access thousands of books in various formats: audiobooks, large print, braille, etc.

If you have recommendations for educational information, diagnosis options in your area, or accommodation technology, please Contact me and I will update this page with the information.