Dyslexia
Researchers believe that dyslexia affects 20% of people, and many struggling readers are undiagnosed.
Students with three or more of the warning signs are encouraged to learn more about dyslexia.
Do I notice this in my student?
This is not a diagnosis, just some signs that might point you in the direction of seeking help for dyslexia.
These warning signs reprinted with prior written permission from Susan Barton, Founder of Bright Solutions for Dyslexia and developer of the Barton Reading and Spelling System®.
Resources
- Overcoming Dyslexia – by Sally Shaywitz, M.D.
The book many families start with: what dyslexia is, and what help actually looks like.
- Barton Reading & Spelling System
The official site for the tutoring program Erin uses, including how the ten levels work.
- Bright Solutions for Dyslexia
Susan Barton’s site — warning signs, videos, and how Barton tutoring is set up.
- International Dyslexia Association
Clear fact sheets, and a way to find specialists near you.
- Learning Ally
Audiobooks for students who qualify with a reading disability.
- The Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity
Plain-language research and articles from the Shaywitz team at Yale.