Parent Resources
Parents can utilize the following dyslexia tools to best support their child:
Information on Dyslexia:
- Dyslexia Handbook: The purpose of The Dyslexia Handbook is to provide procedures for school districts, charter schools, campuses, teachers, students, and parents/guardians in early identification of, instruction for, and accommodations for students with dyslexia and related disorders.
- TEA Dyslexia & Related Disorders Information Sheet
- State Resources on Special Education in Texas
- Dyslexia Center of Austin Parent Resources
- IDA Dyslexia Handbook: What Every Family Should Know
- Region 10 Dyslexia Resources
- ESC Region 20 Family Engagement Dyslexia Resources
- Understood.org
- Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity Parent Website
- ALTA's Parent Website
- National Center for Learning Disabilities: Provides information on research, advocacy, and even scholarships and awards.
Free Audiobook Programs for Students with Reading Difficulties:
- Talking Books: The Talking Books Program provides free library services to qualifying Texans with visual, physical, or reading disabilities. Parents apply online.
- Learning Ally: A website that provides an online book library where students can listen to audiobooks of their favorite titles! Students log in through ClassLink.
Student Resources:
- Lexia: An online program that builds literacy skills. Students log in through ClassLink.
