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Publications

Dyslexia Teacher
www.dyslexia-teacher.com
Dyslexia information and resources for helping dyslexic students

Teaching Methods for Dyslexic Children
www.dyslexia-teacher.com/t6.html
Studies from the National Institutes of Child Health and Human Development have shown that for children with difficulties learning to read, a multi-sensory teaching method is the most effective approach or treatment

 

Web sites with general information

Center for Learning Differences
www.centerforlearningdifferences.org
A not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing information to families, physicians, and other professionals about issues they face in dealing with children who learn differently.

The International Dyslexia Association
www.interdys.org
The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals with dyslexia, their families and the communities that support them. IDA is the oldest learning disabilities organization in the nation -- founded in 1949 in memory of Dr. Samuel T. Orton, a distinguished neurologist. Throughout our rich history, our goal has been to provide the most comprehensive forum for parents, educators, and researchers to share their experiences, methods, and knowledge.

 


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