Parents' Toolkit

Tools to Help Parents & Caregivers of Individuals with Dyslexia

"Schools adopt a reading program, a one-size-fits-all solution. If the reading program doesn't work for a child, why then that child gets the reading program in a smaller group. And if the kid is really lucky, he'll get the reading program one-on-one..."

--Dr. Nancy Mather, presentation on "What History Tells Us About Dyslexia," 62nd IDA Conference 2011

We're frequently contacted to answer a myriad of questions regarding dyslexia, how to work with schools and related topics. We've compiled some answers here at our list of Frequently Asked Questions.

Still looking for answers? We're adding to our toolkits all the time. If you can't find the information you're looking for below, please don't hesitate to Contact Us Directly. 

Fact Sheets

A Parent's Guide to Effective Instruction
A Parent's Guide to RTI
At-risk Students and the Study of a Foreign Language
Evaluating Educational Professionals
Funding
Is My Child Dyslexic?
Managing Your Child's Education
Orton-Gillingham-based and Multisensory Level Approaches to Education
Knowledge & Practice Standards
Recommended Reading for Parents
Tips for Succeeding in College
Why Homeschool?

Articles

The Unappreciated Benefits of Dyslexia
Helping Your Dyslexic Child With Math
The Impact of Dyslexia on Mathematics
The Difference Between a Learning Disorder and Learning Disability
Section 504 and IDEA: Basic Similarities and Differences
Developing Social Skill and Relationships
Social and Emotional Problems Related to Dyslexia
Helping your Struggling Youngster with Schoolwork at Home

See also our Resources section

Games for LD learners

Pre-school games -- compiled by Amy Lesher
Grade-school games -- compiled by Amy Lesher

Organization

Organization and LD Learners -- by Stephanie Tracy

Anti-bullying

The National Center for Learning Disabilities offers an Anti-Bullying Toolkit. Filled with resources to help families of children with special needs deal with bullying, the Toolkit offers parents guidelines and tips on how they can help end bullying and increase opportunities for children with special needs to succeed. 

Laws

Learn the laws that dictate how schools must accommodate LD learners.