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Read On Resource Guide
Recommended reading and other sources of information about dyslexia and effective interventions.

Learn More About Dyslexia

Here are some tips on how you can learn more about dyslexia.


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Visit Lawton's Dyslexia Resource Library in the Teachers' Lounge

Read On has established a library of dyslexia-related books and materials for teachers and parents located in the Teachers' lounge on the shelf just inside the door. It includes a resource binder - a large binder filled with information about dyslexia including articles/referrals


Recommended books:
  • Overcoming Dyslexia, Sally Shaywitz (2003)
  • Straight Talk About Reading, S. Hall & L. Moats (1999)
  • Basic Facts About Dyslexia and Other Reading Problems, L. Moats & K. Dakin (2008)*
  • Unlocking Literacy: Effective Decoding and Spelling Instruction, Marcia K. Henry (2003)*

Look up These Additional Recommended Books on Dyslexia and Reading Problems

For parents/teachers:

  • The Human Side of Dyslexia, Shirley Kurnoff
  • From ABC to ADHD: What Every Parent Should Know About Dyslexia, edited by Eric Q. Tridas
  • The Writing Road To Reading, Romalda Bishop Spalding

For students:

  • Thank You Mr. Falker, Patricia Palacco
  • Hank Zipzer (series of books), Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver

Find Referrals for Screening and Tutors
  • Referrals for local dyslexia screening and tutors are available on the International Dyslexia Association website: www.interdys.org
  • Referral information for screening and tutors can also be found in the resource binder located in the Teachers' Lounge

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*These are on order, look for them on the bookshelf soon.