Parent Resources
Suggestions:
Learn as much as possible about dyslexia and resources to support students with dyslexia
Consider a private tutor to supplement learning at school.
Explore assistive technology.
Connect with the dyslexia community by attending events, watching webinars, liking Facebook pages, and subscribing to email newsletters.
Educate yourself about Science of Reading, 504’s, IEPs, and Read Plans.
COKID
Colorado Kids Identified with Dyslexia (COKID)’s mission is to ensure that all dyslexic children are identified and receive appropriate intervention and support to achieve their full potential. COKID is an umbrella organization that advocates for state-level legislation in support of students with dyslexia in the State of Colorado.
IDA-RMB
The International Dyslexia Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals living with dyslexia, language and literacy challenges, their families and the communities that support them. The IDA-RMB provides local workshops and resources to educate and increase public awareness of dyslexia, a learning difference that affects up to 20 percent of the U.S. population.
http://idarmb.org/
Dyslexia Resource Group
DCKID was formed from the Dyslexia Resource Group branching out to serve in DCSD.
http://www.dyslexiaresourcegroup.com/
Videos
The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia - available to stream on Amazon Prime - https://www.rocoeducational.com/the_big_picture
How Difficult Can This Be: The F.A.T. (Frustration, Anxiety, Tension) City Workshop – http://www.ricklavoie.com/videos.html - may be available at the library and on YouTube for free
Books
“Overcoming Dyslexia” by Sally Shaywitz
“The Dyslexic Advantage” by Brock and Fernette Eide
“The Dyslexia Empowerment Plan” by Ben Foss
Other Facebook Pages
Dyslexia Training Institute - https://www.facebook.com/dyslexiatraining
Bright Solutions for Dyslexia - https://www.facebook.com/SusanBartonDyslexia?hc_location=stream