Dyslexia: Turning to the Experts for Resources

One of the online dyslexia resources at the top of my list is the website of The Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity. Founded by Sally and Bennett Shaywitz, the Center’s mission “is to uncover and illuminate the strengths of those with dyslexia, disseminate information, practical advice, and the latest innovations from scientific research, and transform the lives of children and adults with dyslexia.”

They do a wonderful job, and the website is an easy portal to their ideas and achievements. The site offers an audio version of many of the pages.

On this rich website, you’ll find not only the expected “expert” information, research, and advice, but also tips from the “Real Experts” — students who have dyslexia and share their ideas for effective work and study habits. There are success stories from people of all ages, plus profiles of “famous” dyslexics. There are timely articles on summer planning and on summer programs for dyslexic children. There’s a very helpful guide to reading-related skills, beginning with early pre-school, excellent book lists here, links to articles — and much, much more.

Whatever your most trusted resources, if your child struggles with reading, writing, or spelling, the most important first step is a professional evaluation. No matter where you live, your child can be tested and treated individually, face-to-face, online, by the clinical educators at Lexercise. Learn more here, or contact me directly at Info@Lexercise.com or 1-919-747-4557.