Online Resources

Parent Resources for MAP 

https://www.mdek12.org/OSA/MAAP/parent-resources

Shark Tank's Daymond John Video About his Dyslexia 

Daymond John and his mother share how Dayon's dyslexia served as a strength and not a deterrent to his success. This is a great video for parents and their older children to watch. Parents may want to let their children watch an episode of Shark Tank before viewing the video. 

https://www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/personal-stories/famous-people/daymond-john-and-mom-learning-from-experience?utm_campaign=partner&utm_source=rrockets&utm_medium=email

Classroom Accommodations for Dysgraphia 

This website has simple accommodations that can be used in the classroom for students who have dysgraphia.

https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/partnering-with-childs-school/instructional-strategies/at-a-glance-classroom-accommodations-for-dysgraphia?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=understoodorg&fb_ref=Default&fb_source=message

How Cursive Can Help Students with Dyslexia Connect the Dots 

This site explains some of the reasons why cursive writing is included in dyslexia therapy.

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/updates/connecting-dots-role-cursive-dyslexia-therapy/

20 Common Dyslexia Symptoms 

This site list 20 of the most common dyslexia symptoms to help parents or educators identify if a child is at risk.

http://www.lexercise.com/blog/20-common-symptoms-of-dyslexia

International Dyslexia Association (IDA) 

This site provides information and lists publications about dyslexia for parents and educators.

http://eida.org

Just Books Read Aloud 

This site has many favorite children's books that are read aloud by a narrator. You can search for books according to authors, categories, or reading levels. Reading levels begin at kindergarten up to fifth grade. It would benefit the child to have a copy of the book while following along with the narrator. 

http://www.justbooksreadaloud.com/IndexCategory.php?t=ARLevel&p1=3&p2=

Neuhaus Education Center- for Parents and Educators 

The Neuhaus Education Center is located in Houston, Texas. This site has a wealth of information for both educators and parents. It has a FAQs page about dyslexia, list resources, offers seminars, and has free printable reading activities. I use their Basic Language Skills program for my dyslexia therapy along with their developing oral language and metacognitive skills resources.

http://neuhaus.org/

Video Explaining Dyslexia to Children 

This is a great visual story created by Rose Kuntz, the author of the book, "Mommy, why is it so hard for me to read?" It explains dyslexia in a way that children can understand, and list the many famous people that have dyslexia.

https://vimeo.com/39375191