Assistance for Families "After only 4 weeks at Skills for Success,
my son’s teacher noticed such a big improvement in both his reading and writing. Tyler is now able to read and write words he could not sound out before!" The following organizations, websites and books are a collection of helpful resources for families with struggling readers. Please join us on our Facebook Fan Page for current events, instructional strategies and additional resources. OrganizationsInternational Dyslexia Association (IDA)IDA is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals with dyslexia and their families. This is a comprehensive site with the latest research-based information on dyslexia and useful resources for parents and children. The International Dyslexia Association - Inland Empire Branch (IDA-IBA)The IDA-IBA is a volunteer organization of parents and professionals caring about literacy. Our focus is to benefit individuals, adults, students, educators, and professionals dealing with dyslexia and learning disabilities. This website is dedicated to providing information, help, resources and other valuable insight on dyslexia for educators, parents and people with dyslexia within the Southern California area. National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)NCLD provides essential information to parents, professionals and individuals with learning
diabilities, promotes research and programs to foster effective learning and advocates for policies to protect and strengthen
edcational rights and opportunities. Smart Kids with Learning DisabilitiesThis nonprofit organization provides information, practical support, and encouragement to parents of children with learning disabilities and attention deficit disorders. WebsitesLD ONLINEThis comprehensive online resource offers information on learning disabilities for parents. Yellow Pages for Kids with DisabilitiesThis is an online resource to find specialists, programs, organizations and parent support groups for children with special needs. BooksParenting a Struggling Reader - A Guide to Diagnosing and Finding Help for Your Child’s Reading Difficulties, Susan Hall and Louisa Moats. Overcoming Dyslexia - A New and Complete Science-Based Program for Reading Problems at Any Level, Sally Shaywitz. The Dyslexia Checklist - A Practical Reference for Parents and Teachers, Sandra Rief and Judith Stern. A Special Mother - Getting Through the Early Days of a Child’s Diagnosis of Learning Disabilities and Related Disorders,
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