Below are a number of resources that will help you learn and understand more about reading challenges caused by dyslexia. The featured image is Ben Foss making a TEDx presentation in Sonoma, California. 

Videos

#Dyslexia411

This is a short video I produced for the 2016 Michigan Reading Conference, pre-conference panel. The video was in response to parents asking their children what they’d want other people to know about dyslexia. Most of the children responded with teachers and school in mind.

Kelli Sandman-Hurley from the Dyslexia Training Institute covers some great information.

Susan Barton developed the Orton-Gillingham-influenced program in which I am certified.

Embracing Dyslexia – this is a 50-minute video that tells some great stories of students with reading challenges.

Signs and Symptoms – Susan Barton gives a live talk on what to look for in students to spot dyslexia.

Books

Overcoming Dyslexia – I often recommend the Audible version of this book as some of it is pretty clinical and dry. I found listening to it was easier the first time through. Dr. Sally Shaywitz really focuses on strengths. This is really the “Bible” to learn about dyslexia.

The Dyslexia Empowerment Plan – Ben Foss – is one of that small percentage of dyslexics (profound) who has never really been able to learn to read. He ended up getting a law degree and an MBA and went on to work for HP to play a crucial role in the development of the first text to audio technology. Great story. He also is the owner of the Headstrong Nation blog/website. (below)

The Dyslexic Advantage

Smart but Scattered – This book is more about executive functioning challenges, which often go along with dyslexia and other learning differences.

Website Resources

Barton Reading and Spelling – This is the reading program in which I am certified. The woman who started it has all kinds of very informative videos.

University of Michigan Dyslexia Help – This is a great resource with a blog, information, contacts, etc. Many local. Important info on what dyslexia is and isn’t (Such as a vision issue.)

Understood – An excellent resource for attention, processing and reading disorders. Many awesome videos, etc. Really a go-to place.

Yale – This is another valuable resource to help understand dyslexia. Dr. Sally Shaywitz, the author of Overcoming Dyslexia, is on the faculty at Yale.

Headstrong Nation – Ben Foss’ site (mentioned above). There are some solid tools to help analyze strengths.