Dyslexia

This is designed to be a portal of information to connect parents, educators, and students to the most reliable resources on the topic of Dyslexia.

Dyslexia...

is a language processing disorder, NOT a reading disorder.
brains are structured differently.
is not an intellectual disability.
can range from mild to profound (profound Dyslexia is rare).
affects up to 20% of student population.
is inherited.

Courtesy of International Dyslexia Association, 2016

Dyslexia Information by State

What is Dyslexia? (Nessy.com)

For Parents

Iowa's Area education agencies

Statewide Dyslexia information from Iowa's Area Education Agencies

International Dyslexia Association

Fact sheets, information and more to help your family understand Dyslexia.

Iowa Reading Research Center

Iowa Reading Resource Center is a state-wide resource for providing guidance on best practices and literacy interventions. Great resource for parents who want to do things at home, too!

Understood.org
Resource for parent and students to gain a better understanding of what it's like to have Dyslexia. The site includes simulations.

10 Facts for Parents
Dyslexia for the Newbie

Science of Reading: The Podcast

Dyslexiaville is a multimedia resource focusing on social and emotional learning for children with dyslexia and attention issues. Their mission is to help kids succeed in school and life because of, and not in spite of, their learning differences.

Apps to Support Learning

Many applications are available on personal devices to support learners with reading and writing difficulties. These ‘Wheels of Apps’ are not comprehensive, but attempt to identify relevant, useful apps categorized by some of the difficulties faced by people with Dyslexia.

Courtesy of University of Edinburgh CALL, Scotland

iPad Apps

Android Apps

Piper's Story

Piper Otterbein is a senior at Cape Elizabeth High School. When Piper was in first grade, she was diagnosed with a learning disability. While Piper struggled throughout elementary school, it was not until 7th grade that this disability was identified as dyslexia. When Piper entered high school, she had a revelation; rather than focusing all of her energy on the challenges in her life...

Courtesy of TEDYouth