A collection of books, podcasts, websites, products, support groups, and resources related to the topic of Dyslexia.
Dyslexia Books & Resources
Amazon Shopping List | Dyslexia Resources
Handouts and blogs on Dyslexia
Handout: What is Dyslexia?
Handout: Dyslexia by grade level
Understanding Fatigue from Dyslexia – The Literacy Nest
External Websites & Support Groups
Orton-Gillingham Academy
The mission of the Orton-Gillingham Academy (OGA) is to sustain the foundation of the principles of Orton-Gillingham (OG), as set forth by Dr. Samuel Orton and Anna Gillingham. The OGA is exclusively charged to:
- Establish and maintain professional and ethical standards for practitioners and educators of the Orton-Gillingham Approach for the treatment of dyslexia.
- Certify individuals who meet Academy standards by demonstrating competence as practitioners and educators of the Orton-Gillingham Approach.
- Accredit training programs that meet Academy standards to train Orton-Gillingham practitioners and educators.
- Accredit instructional programs that meet Academy standards in schools, clinics, and summer programs.
- Sponsor and disseminate research relevant to Orton-Gillingham instruction.
- Broaden public awareness of the nature and educational needs of people with dyslexia and the role of the Orton-Gillingham Approach for the treatment of dyslexia.
OGA was founded in 1995 to establish and maintain professional and ethical standards for the practice of the Orton-Gillingham Approach. It certifies individuals and accredits instructional and training programs that meet these standards. OGA promotes public awareness of the needs of individuals with dyslexia and the Orton-Gillingham Approach for the treatment of dyslexia. It is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization.
Understood
Understood is a nonprofit dedicated to shaping the world for difference. They provide resources and support so people who learn and think differently can thrive – in school, at work, and throughout life.
Made By Dyslexia
Made By Dyslexia is a global charity led by successful dyslexics. They are the world’s largest community of dyslexic people and their allies.
Horizon Academy
Horizon Academy is Kansas City’s premier school and education center for students with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences, as well as a valuable training resource to the community. Horizon is a school serving children grades K-9th. They provide summer programs focused on Orton-Gillingham instruction and individual Orton-Gillingham based tutoring services outside of school.
Social Media Accounts
@kategriggs_dyslexicthinking
Founder @ MadeByDyslexia. Dyslexic Thinking expert.
@ortongillinghammama
Resources to help busy teachers bring Orton Gillingham into any classroom.
@imse_og
The institute for Multi-Sensory Education is a professional development company training educators & parents in the Orton-Gillingham methodology.
@alana_ortongillingham
Educating parents in the Orton Gillingham method.
@get_literacy
Educating parents in the Orton Gillingham method.
In the Media
Embracing Dyslexia (PG-13)
Embracing Dyslexia is a documentary film that will help educators and parents better understand dyslexia, explain why it is important for students struggling with reading, writing, and spelling to be screened for dyslexia as early as possible, and show how proper tutoring and classroom accommodations can give these students a chance at success, in the classroom and beyond.
The Big Picture (NR)
The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia provides personal and uplifting accounts of the dyslexic experience from children, experts and iconic leaders, such as Sir Richard Branson and financier Charles Schwab.
Journey Into Dyslexia (NR)
An enlightening look at young people living with learning differences as well as adults who overcame them.
Not Broken (PG)
Young Winter Knight is profoundly dyslexic and equally artistic. Despair sets in as she finds herself defined not by her talents but by her disabilities. As her dyslexia begins to impact virtually every area of her life, she becomes convinced that she’s hopelessly broken. Until that is, she discovers the purpose behind her pain.
Phonics School
Phonics School is a fun series introducing children to phonics – method by which children are taught to read and write. Phonikers are no ordinary letters! They all possess a natural power to transform into anything beginning with their sound and change back by tracing their shape. Phonikers are like any other children; some spend their time avoiding trouble whilst others positively look for it.
