Resources for Parents & Caregivers

• Thinking Differently: An Inspiring Guide for Parents of Children with Learning Disabilities by David Flink

• Parenting A Struggling Reader by Susan L. Hall & Louisa C. Moats

• The Secret Life of the Dyslexic Child by Robert Frank

• The Dyslexia Empowerment Plan by Ben Foss

• Dyslexia Advocate! How to Advocate for A Child With Dyslexia Within The Public Education System by Kelli Sandman-Hurley

• DyslexiaLand a Field Guide for Parents of Children with Dyslexia by Cheri Rae

• From Emotions to Advocacy: The Special Education Survival Guide by Peter Wright & Pam Wright

• All About IEP’s: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About IEPs by Peter Wright, Pamela Darr Wright, and Sandra Webb O’Connor

• All About Tests and Assessments by Melissa Lee Farrall, Pamela Darr Wright, & Peter W.D. Wright

• IDA Dyslexia Handbook: What Every Family Should Know - View here

• Hank Zipzer series written by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver

• Fish In A Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt

• Thank You Mr. Falker by Patricia Palacco

• It’s Called Dyslexia by Jennifer Moore-Mallinos

• Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan

• The Alphabet War: A Story About Dyslexia by Diane Burton Robb

• My Name is Brain, Brian by Jeanne Betancourt

• Knees: The Mixed-Up World of a Boy with Dyslexia by Vanita Oelschlager

• A Walk in the Words by Hudson Talbot

• Ben and Emma’s Big Hit by Gavin Newsom

• Magnificent Meg by Andra Harris

• Tom’s Special Talent by Kate Gaynor

• The Don’t Give Up Kid: and Learning Disabilities by Jeanne Gehret

• It’s Called Dyslexia? by Jennifer Moore-Mallinos

• If You’re So Smart, How Come You Can’t Spell Mississippi? by Barbara Esham

• National Center on Improving Literacy - ALL THE THINGS (advocacy, information, tools)

• IDA Dyslexia Handbook: What Every Family Should Know

• Accessing College - we empower parents to support their students with learning disabilities, ADHD, and mental health conditions in advocating for themselves, acquiring the necessary tools and skills for college access and success.

• Dyslexia Resources for Kids and Families - A wonderful resource page compiled by Goranson, Bain, Ausley Family Law

• Decoding Dyslexia Washington (DDWA) - A parent-led grassroots group uniting families, educators, and professionals to raise dyslexia awareness, support children, and inform Washington policymakers on best practices.

Learning disabilities are neurologically-based processing difficulties that can impact oral language (listening, speaking, understanding), reading, written language (spelling, written expression, writing fluency), and/or math (calculation, fluency, problem-solving).

Learning disabilities can also affect phonological processing, visual spatial processing, processing speed, memory and attention, and executive functions (planning and decision-making).

Individuals with learning disabilities are of average or above average intelligence.

Learning disabilities are due to genetic and/or neurobiological factors that alter brain functioning in a manner which affects one or more processes related to learning.

Individuals with learning disabilities do not need to just 'try harder’, they need individualized interventions, accommodations, and supports.

Learning disabilities are lifelong, but with the right support, individuals with learning disabilities can excel.

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