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As a parent, it’s easy to feel alone and frustrated when struggling to find direction for your child with dyslexia.  The questions are confusing: Where do I go for help? Should I get a diagnosis? Should I consider a different school? What reading programs work best? Will my child ever read? Will my child be able to go to college?  You are not alone.   In this section, you’ll find resources and tools to help you and your child.​


 

COLLEGE AHEAD!

Transitioning from High School to College Help for Students with Dyslexia Are you a High ...

1 – What is Dyslexia?

Dyslexia is a neurological condition caused by a different wiring of the brain. Research indicates ...

2 – How To Talk To Your Child About Dyslexia

How to talk to your child about dyslexia. Each person is special and unique! IMPRIMIR ...

3 – How To Talk To Your School About Dyslexia

How To Talk To Your School About Dyslexia. IMPRIMIR (PRINT) For more information…please EMAIL info@orbida.org ...

4 – Accommodations for Students with Dyslexia

Accommodations for Students with Dyslexia. High level information to help navigate accommodations in school. IMPRIMIR ...

5 – What To Do If You Think Your Child Has Dyslexia

What To Do If You Think Your Child Has Dyslexia. Steps to take both inside ...

ABOUT DYSLEXIA

The Definition “Dyslexia is a specific learning disability characterized by difficulties in word reading and/or ...

IDA Oregon Accommodations Flyer

IDA Oregon Accommodations Flyer – Created just for students! Download this flyer to help you ...

SELF-ASSESSMENT TOOLS FOR DYSLEXIA

The following self-assessment tools were developed to provide additional information specific to the following age ...

Membership!

Join Us - As a member of the International Dyslexia Association (IDA), you’ll join forces ...

LEGISLATION

Oregon & Washington Legislation Oregon and Washington are introducing dyslexia legislation that will give more ...

DO I HAVE DYSLEXIA?

DO I HAVE DYSLEXIA? DOES MY CHILD HAVE DYSLEXIA? Dyslexia is very common and up ...

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

Assistive Technology The term Assistive Technology (AT) refers to the services and devices that enable ...

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

Our Recommended Resources Recommended Online Resources Recommended Books Request a Training or Presentation Dyslexia Digital ...

 

 

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