Join Us – As a member of the International Dyslexia Association (IDA), you’ll join forces with more than 13,000 others who want individuals with dyslexia to realize their fullest […]
PARENT GRID
Transitioning from High School to College Help for Students with Dyslexia Are you a High School student with dyslexia thinking about going to college? Are you an adult thinking about attending […]
COLLEGE AHEAD!
LOCAL SUPPORT GROUPS There are many groups across Oregon & Washington focused on supporting individuals and families with dyslexia. IDA-Oregon Student Empowerment Group As a student in Oregon & SW […]
LOCAL SUPPORT GROUPS
STUDENTS
LOCAL STUDENT GROUP – JOIN US!
Oregon & Washington Legislation Oregon and Washington are introducing dyslexia legislation that will give more students access to support and ensure the right intervention is in place to help […]
LEGISLATION
Parent First Steps I think my child has dyslexia, what can I do? It can be overwhelming to know how to proceed when your child begins to struggle to learn […]
PARENT FIRST STEPS
What is Structured Literacy? Structured LiteracyTM instruction is the umbrella term used by the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) to unify and encompass the many evidence-based programs and approaches that are […]
WHAT IS “STRUCTURED LITERACY”?
IDA Dyslexia Handbook: What Every Family Should Know In addition to offering valuable information about dyslexia and its characteristics, this handbook provides information on assessments, effective teaching approaches, self-advocacy […]
IDA DYSLEXIA HANDBOOK: WHAT EVERY FAMILY SHOULD KNOW
What does it mean to have a “Specific Learning Disability (SLD)” in public school? Many parents and guardians do not know exactly what this means. You are not alone! The […]
WHAT IS A “SPECIFIC LEARNING DISABILITY (SLD)”?
Assistive Technology The term Assistive Technology (AT) refers to the services and devices that enable people with disabilities to help them achieve independence and enhance their quality of life. For people […]
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
IDA members include experts who offer a variety of services. These services include assessment, legal assistance, advocacy, speech-language therapy, academic language therapy, educational therapy, tutoring, and more. Please find directories […]
FIND LOCAL PROVIDERS
Our Recommended Resources Recommended Online Resources Recommended Books Request a Training or Presentation Dyslexia Digital Library Disclaimer: Please note Resource materials offered by IDA Oregon are for informational purposes only. These […]
RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
The Definition Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurological in origin. It is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding […]
ABOUT DYSLEXIA
The following self-assessment tools were developed to provide additional information specific to the following age groups. Preschool School-Age Children Adults Provided by International Dyslexia Association®
SELF-ASSESSMENT TOOLS FOR DYSLEXIA
DO I HAVE DYSLEXIA? DOES MY CHILD HAVE DYSLEXIA? Dyslexia is very common and up to 20% of people have symptoms of dyslexia. Dyslexia is often referred to as […]
DO I HAVE DYSLEXIA?
What are Accommodations? Accommodations make it possible for students with dyslexia to demonstrate their learning without being hindered by their differences. The purpose of accommodations is to ensure equal access […]