US dyslexia links
Finding reliable information can be a difficult job. Here are a list of links that we believe are useful and reliable.NICHCY compiles disability-related resources in each state, and creates State Resource Sheets. This handy resource sheet will help you locate organizations and agencies within your state that address disability-related issues, including:
- State agencies servingchildren and youth with disabilities
- State chapters of disability organizations and parent group
- Parent training and information projects
International Dyslexia Association (IDA) is an international organization that concerns itself with the complex issues of dyslexia. The IDA membership consists of a variety of professionals in partnership with dyslexics and their families and all others interested in The Association’s mission.
National Center for Learning Disabilities online guide to essential information about learning disabilities, early literacy and learning resources, support for adolescents and adults with learning disabilities, public policy and advocacy tools
AVKO is a non-profit, 501(C)3 membership organization that focuses on the
development and production of materials and especially techniques to
teach reading and spelling, handwriting (manuscripts and cursive) and
keyboarding.
The
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is the largest
scientific organization in the world dedicated to research focused on
the understanding, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders and
the promotion of mental health National Institutes of Health, DHHS
Learning
Disabilities Association of America In March of 1963, parents
of children with learning disabilities representing local support
groups from around the country gathered in Chicago for a national
conference. These concerned families organized into a national
organization which was incorporated in 1964 as the Association for
Children with Learning Disabilities (ACLD).
Schwab
Learning A parent’s guide to helping kids with learning
difficulties
SchoolDataDirect is an online service of the State Education Data Center
ED was created in 1980 by combining offices from several federal agencies.
ED's mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for
global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring
equal access. ED's 4,500 employees and $71.5 billion budget
National
Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO) was established in
1990 to provide national leadership in designing and building
educational assessments and accountability systems that appropriately
monitor educational results for all students, including students with
disabilities and students with limited English proficiency
LD
OnLine.org is the world's leading web site on learning
disabilities and ADHD, serving more than 200,000 parents, teachers, and
other professionals each month.
TSRHC treats Texas children with orthopedic conditions, such as scoliosis, clubfoot, hand disorders, hip disorders and limb length differences, as well as certain related neurological disorders and learning disorders,
such as dyslexia.
Internet
Special Education Resources (ISER at www.iser.com) is a
directory of special needs services,
schools, providers, and products for children, teens, and young adults.
ISER also maintains a very large database of articles with ideas, tips,
methods, to help families of children with special needs help their
children.
Dyslexia Online A selection of articles on dyslexia including symptoms, possible
causes, and alternative ways to prevent this common childhood disorder.
Bright Solutions A concise resource about Dyslexia and ADHD.