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 serving children 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.
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