ORGANIZATIONS

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International Dyslexia Association 

IDA is one of the leading organizations to support, promote, and disseminate interdisciplinary reading research to professionals and the general public.  This site could be your “one stop shop” for basic information, fact sheets, provider directories, accreditation, conferences, workshops, articles, and even a video library.

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International Dyslexia Association (Northern California)

IDA branch for the Bay Area.  Site contains more specific, locally relevant content than the IDA site, including CA dyslexia laws, upcoming teacher training programs, college and scholarship resources, dyslexia simulation kits and events calendar.

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Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity

One of the leading research and treatment centers for dyslexia.  The site is updated frequently with featured content, including interviews, stories, creative projects, blog posts, tips and research.  The emphasis on creativity, growth and inspiration for parents, educators and people with dyslexia sets this site apart.  

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Understood for Learning and Thinking Differences 

Treasure trove of content on a wide range of topics, including dyslexia.  Articles are written in clear, simple language, with embedded supplementary information.  Understood also produces original videos, fact sheets and infographics.  They recently launched a community app, Wunder

 

Children’s Health Council 

South Bay-based organization that provides clinical services for ADHD, learning differences, anxiety, depression and autism, using a multi-disciplinary team model.  CHC runs a school for students with dyslexia, as well as a therapeutic day school.  The site offers extensive community resources including podcasts, webinars, expert blog, online resource library, support groups and collaboratives.

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National Center for Learning Disabilities

DC-based nonprofit “working to improve the lives of the 1 in 5 children and adults nationwide with learning and attention issues.”  NCLD conducts research—primarily around policy issues impacting our community—and publishes briefs, reports, recommendations and analyses.  Excellent resource to “learn the law,” understand the issues, and stay abreast on legislation.

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Decoding Dyslexia CA

A grass-roots movement composed of parents, educators and professionals which strives to raise awareness around dyslexia.  DDCA continues to be a driving force in passing legislation that supports all learners.

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Slingerland Literacy Institute

Classroom-adapted literacy approach based on Orton-Gillingham principles of multi-sensory learning (used at North Bridge Academy).  Site includes basic information about this approach, as well as a list of Slingerland-certified tutors.

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BOOKS

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Overcoming Dyslexia, 2nd Edition 

Definitive text by Sally Shaywitz, M.D. and Jonathan Shaywitz, M.D. largely based on their research at the Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity.  Dense, but highly readable for parents, educators and clinicians. If you could only read one book on dyslexia, this would be our recommendation.

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Parenting a Struggling Reader 

“The first comprehensive practical guide for recognizing, diagnosing, and overcoming any childhood reading difficulty” by reading expert Louisa Moats and dyslexia advocate Susan Hall.  Good for parents who suspect learning differences in pre-k or school-age child.

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The Dyslexia Empowerment Plan

Written by entrepreneur (and dyslexic) Ben Foss, this book focuses on celebrating your dyslexic child’s strengths by identifying their profile; coaching them to become resilient, self-aware, confident self-advocates; and creating community.  

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Language at the Speed of Sight

Mark Seidenberg 

 

Proust and the Squid: The Story and Science of the Reading Brain

Neuroscientist Maryanne Wolf’s erudite chronicle of how the human species developed written language—alongside the story of a child growing up with dyslexia—rewards the reader with a fascinating journey.

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VIDEOS 

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What is Dyslexia?

Five-minute TED-Ed video that explains dyslexia from a brain science perspective <>

 

The Science of Reading: a Top-Level Primer  

Short video from Education NC advocating for structured literacy instruction; based primarily on the work of Emily Hanford and Louisa Moats 

 

The Other Side of the Mind

Collaborative symposium with SF Conservatory of Music, UCSF Dyslexia Center and the Global Brain Health Institute exploring “the intersection of music, creativity and brain science” Scroll about halfway down the page to access video links.

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Dislecksia - The Movie

The Big Picture

Journey into Dyslexia

 

PODCASTS

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APM Reports: Hard words — why aren’t kids being taught to read?

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APM Reports: Hard to read — how American schools fail kids with dyslexia

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APM Reports: At a loss for words — how a flawed idea is teaching millions of kids to be poor readers

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CBS: Cracking the code of dyslexia 

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KQED Forum: Understanding dyslexia

 

The Codpast 

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The Dyslexia Quest 

 

7 Best Dyslexia Podcasts to Listen to in 2021

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ARTICLES AND HANDOUTS

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International Dyslexia Association: Dyslexia Handbook 

PDF of essential information from a trusted organization.  Includes definition, characteristics, assessment tools, evidence-based interventions, suggestions for managing the educational process, resources, and glossary of terms.

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NPR: Unlocking Dyslexia series

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Minnesota Neuropsychology: Neuroanatomy of dyslexia in 8 sentences

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KQED: The mindshift guide to understanding dyslexia

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KQED: How dyslexia is a different brain, not a disease

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