Emily Hanford – APM Educational Reports about the Science of Reading
- Hard Words: Why Aren’t Kids Being Taught to Read?
- At a Loss for Words: How a Flawed Idea is Teaching Millions of Kids to be Poor Readers.
- Sold a Story: How Teaching Kids to Read Went so Wrong
International Dyslexia Association (dyslexiaida.org)
- “To create a future for all individuals who struggle with dyslexia and other related reading differences so that they may have richer, more robust lives and access to the tools and resources they need.”
Dyslexia Help at the University of Michigan (dyslexiahelp.umich.edu/)
- “DyslexiaHelp is designed to help you understand and learn about dyslexia and language disability.”
The Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity (dyslexia.yale.edu/)
- “Our mission is to illuminate the creative and intellectual strengths of those with dyslexia, to disseminate the latest scientific research and practical resources, and to transform the treatment of all dyslexic children and adults.”
ADDitude: Inside the ADHD mind (additudemag.com)
- “ADDitude is the trusted resource for families and adults living with ADHD and related conditions and the professionals who work with them.”
Understood: For Learning and Attention Issues (understood.org/en)
- “Our goal is to help the millions of parents whose children, ages 3–20, are struggling with learning and attention issues. We want to empower them to understand their children’s issues and relate to their experiences. With this knowledge, parents can make effective choices that propel their children from simply coping to truly thriving….”
LD online: The educators’ guide to learning disabilities and ADHD (ldonline.org)
- “LD OnLine seeks to help children and adults reach their full potential by providing accurate and up-to-date information and advice about learning disabilities and ADHD.”
Word Finding Difficulties (wordfinding.com)
- “This Word Finding web site provides information about Word Finding for professionals, parents, and learners with Word Finding difficulties. Email the Author, Dr. Diane German, to ask questions about a learner’s Word Finding difficulties, your own Word Finding difficulties, or the online course work offered in Word Finding.”
Intelligent.com: College Planning Guide for Students with Learning Disabilities
- There are many learning disabilities that can be challenging in various environments. This guide helps students with learning disabilities to ensure they understand their rights, potential accommodations, and scholarships available specifically to them.
Resumebuilder.com: Resume and Employment Guide for People With Disabilities
- Our guide offers a step-by-step process to assist individuals with disabilities in crafting a compelling resume that showcases their skills and contributions to potential employers. It also covers crucial topics like legal protections, workplace fairness, and addressing discrimination and harassment, ensuring an equitable opportunity to pursue their career objectives.
CAN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS DIAGNOSE DYSLEXIA?
SPECIAL EDUCATION LAW
- “Parents, educators, advocates, and attorneys come to Wrightslaw for accurate, reliable information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities.”
- Child-Find Mandate (The Catch-all) Child Find requires all school districts TO identify, locate and evaluate all children with disabilities, regardless of the severity of their disabilities. This obligation to identify all children who may need special education services exists even if the school is not providing special education services to the child.
- Big Win in Dyslexia Case!: Court Orders District to Reimburse Parents $456,990.60
- Independent Educational Evaluations: What? Why? How? Who Pays?
Indiana Special Education Law: Article 7
Indiana Department of Education: Dyslexia Information and Resources
- The purpose of this letter is to clarify that there is nothing in the IDEA that would prohibit the use of the terms dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia in IDEA evaluation, eligibility determinations, or IEP documents.
United States Department of Education: OSEP–Memo Regarding Response to Intervention (RTI)
- A Response to Intervention (RTI) Process Cannot Be Used to Delay-Deny an Evaluation for Eligibility under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
VISION THERAPY
American Academy of Pediatrics: Joint Statement on Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, and Vision
American Academy of Ophthalmology: Policy Statement regarding Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia and Vision
ACCOMMODATIONS/MODIFICATIONS
- Accommodations for Cognitive and Academic Deficits by John Seaman, PhD