Dyslexia Resources for Parents and Teachers

Do you know someone who has been diagnosed with dyslexia? You’re not alone. Dyslexia is one of the most common learning disabilities, affecting millions of people in the U.S. It can be tough to know where to start when it comes to finding resources and help, but don’t worry – we’ve got you covered. Check out these 25 great dyslexia resources for parents and teachers!

There’s no question that dyslexia can pose unique challenges for students and their families. But with the right tools and resources, parents and teachers can help make a real difference in the lives of kids with dyslexia. To get you started, we’ve gathered 25 of the best resources for dyslexia from around the web. Check them out below! They provide a great starting place and reliable information to help you find what you need.  There are many more fantastic resources available, so drop me a comment and share your favorites.

My Favorite Websites for Dyslexia Resources

• Reading Rockets  This is my go-to site for teachers and parents.  Bookmark it and be prepared to stay for a while. You can find useful information such as classroom strategies, reading basics, professional development, lesson planning, tips from reading experts, and so much more.
• Understood  This a great site to help everyone understand what those with learning and attention issues experience.  Their mission is to help parents understand their children’s issues and relate to their experiences. Get practical information, expert advice, resources, and a parent tool kit. Take their simulations to find out why learning and attention issues can be incredibly frustrating.
• LD Online  This is one of the leading educator’s guides to learning disabilities (LD) and ADHD.  One of my favorite places to find information and tips on anything LD related.
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The International Dyslexia Association

• Dyslexia Help University of Michigan.  This is another place I love for finding just the right resources.  Great for parents and teachers.  My favorites on this site include a comparison of reading and spelling programs for those with dyslexia and a great list of books to get kids reading.
• The Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity  Visit their site to learn more about cutting edge research and get concrete tips for parents, educators and individuals with dyslexia.
• Blast Off to Reading  This is a reading program with resources for struggling readers and those with dyslexia.  They have helpful information, online-games, workbooks, and print resources for instruction.
• Learning Ally The place for great human-narrated audio books and textbooks as well as parent webinars, and a wealth of resources. Learning Ally requires proof of eligibility for membership and a yearly fee.
• Bookshare  Bookshare makes reading easier for people with dyslexia, blindness, cerebral palsy, and other reading obstacles. They can customize their experience with ebooks in audio and audio + highlighted text, braille, large font, and other formats. Find virtually any book you need for school, work, or enjoyment.  Free to schools and students.  Non-students pay a low fee.  Bookshare requires proof of disability. 

→ Check out my post on Dyslexia and Orton-Gillingham Instruction for a list of other great websites on dyslexia.  You can also download a printable list here.

My Favorite Books About Dyslexia for Parents and Teachers

It was almost impossible to narrow down the list of great books to a few.  Here are some favorites from my bookshelf. (This post contains affiliate links.)

• Overcoming Dyslexia: A New and Complete Science-Based Program for Overcoming Reading Problems at Any Level, by Sally Shaywitz

Overcoming Dyslexia offers the latest information about reading problems and proven, practical techniques that, along with hard work and the right help, can enable anyone to overcome them.

• The Dyslexia Empowerment Plan: A Blueprint for Renewing Your Child’s Confidence and Love of Learning, by Ben Foss

In this book, Ben Foss discusses his dyslexia, his triumphs and failures, and his approach to success.

• Parenting the Struggling Reader, by Susan Hall and Dr. Louis Moats

This is a comprehensive guide to recognizing and overcoming childhood reading difficulties.  It was written by the mother of a struggling reader and an educational researcher to provide everyday tips and practical solutions.

• A Mind at a Time: America’s Top Learning Expert Shows How Every Child Can Succeed, by Mel Levine
  

This book delves into how different minds learn differently and how to strengthen abilities and overcome weaknesses.

• Dyslexia Wonders: Understanding the Daily Life of a Dyslexic from a Child’s Point of View, by Jennifer Smith

Understand what it’s really like to be a child with dyslexia.

• Multisensory Teaching of Basic Language Skills, By J.R. Birsh and S Carreker.

This is a comprehensive textbook on using multisensory techniques and evidence-based approaches to improve reading and language skills.