• Dyslexia at School

    Dyslexia and School

    In this section, you will

    • Be familiar with the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA)
    • Understand your rights under IDEA
    • Know how one qualifies for services under IDEA
    • Know how to make a referral for special education services in the schools
    • Be familiar with the components of Section 504

  • Social and Emotional Challenges

    Social and emotional challenges within the family

    The information for this portion of the website was written by Michael Ryan, Ph.D. We’d like to thank him for his contribution. Dr. Ryan is a psychologist with a private practice in Grand Rapids, MI. He specializes in working with people with learning disabilities. Dr.

  • Dyslexia at Home

    Dyslexia and home

    Upon completion of this section, you will:

  • Living with Dyslexia

    Living with Dyslexia

    Struggles and successes

    "When a child has dyslexia, there are no 'unaffected' relatives in the family. We are all affected, every day, as anyone who has a child, grandchild, or sibling with dyslexia knows." (Maryanne Wolf, researcher and parent, in her book Proust and the Squid, p. 209)

  • Clues to Dyslexia

    Young pregnant woman and little boy looking at a tablet computer.
    Upon completion of this section, you will:

    • Be able to identify behaviors at your child's age level that may indicate the need for a referral to a professional
    • Understand that children develop differently, so it is also important to consider how long the behavior has been present
    • Know to consider any family history of dyslexia or rea

  • Debunking the Myths about Dyslexia

    Debunking the Myths about Dyslexia

    Upon completion of this section, you will:

    • Be able to discern fact from fiction concerning common dyslexia myths
    • Understand why dyslexia can be misunderstood by the general public
    • Use your understanding about dyslexia to inform others

    It is important to be aware of some of the popular misconceptions and myths surrounding dyslexia and l

  • What is Dyslexia?

    What is Dyslexia?

     

  • Learn about Dyslexia

    Learn about Dyslexia

    The goal of this section is to help you understand what dyslexia is, how it is diagnosed, and what to expect in a treatment program. And, importantly, we hope to ease your fears and help you devise a path to success for your child and you.

  • Parents

    This section is designed with you, the parent, in mind. Our goal is to provide pertinent, helpful information about the signs and symptoms of dyslexia, as well as appropriate testing, diagnosis, and intervention for children and teens with dyslexia.

  • Pieces of a Comprehensive Dyslexia Evaluation

    Pieces of a Comprehensive Evaluation