These links vary in interest and quality. They are posted as beginning points to help you find information for specific needs as you venture on your search for what serves the best interests of your child. Happy searching!
MAJOR SITES
http://www.interdys.org/ The International Dyslexia Association (This is the original, largest, most prestigious international organization dedicated to addressing reading difficulties from mild to severe. Founded under the name of Orton-Gillingham, multi-sensory learning was introduced to education. Parents, professionals and researchers often begin searches here.)
http://www.cldinternational.org/ Council for Learning Disabilities (Info about specific disabilities from mild to severe - including reading.)
http://www.ldanatl.org/ Learning Disabilities Association of America(Major site for info about specific disabilities - including reading.)
METHODS & LEADING WRITERS' SITES
http://www.wilsonlanguage.com/ Wilson Reading System (Barbara Wilson's site - primarily for educators. The broad span of age groups addressed by the programs allows for grade appropriate learning and individual pacing along with serving the personal needs of students.)
http://www.projectread.com/ Project Read System (Mary Enfield and Victoria Green's site - primarily for educators. Meets the needs of younger readers and those not flourishing in the average classroom setting,)
http://www.greatschools.net/ The Great Schools: non-profit org (Info about learning situations of all kinds for all students at all ages and ability levels. User friendly site.)
http://www.lindamoodbell.com/ Linda Mood-Bell Process (Teachers & administrators: The classroom approach is very good and economically sound. Parents: The company centers offer a one-on-one or one-on-small group approach of a 6 to 8 week beginning-to-end scheduled program which has sometimes been useful for many.)
http://allkindsofminds.org/ All Kinds of Minds (Mel Levine's site for his theories and books regarding the learning differences of readers.)
http://ldonline.org/ Learning Disabilities & Differences (Rick LaVoie's site for learning differences and motivational methods.)
http://proactiveparent.com/ The Proactive Parent (Susan Hall & Louise Moots' site for their books and ideas. Parents.)
http://cdl.org/resource-library/library_browse.php?type=author&id=35 (Wonderful articles for parents and educators by Priscilla Vail at the Center for Development and Learning. This series of articles is superb!)
http://cdl.org/resource-library/library_browse.php?type=author&id=19 (Intelligent articles for educators by G. Reid Lyon at the Center for Development & Learning.)
LEARNING TOOLS & EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS
http://www.epsbooks.com/ (Educational Publishing Services is the #1 publisher for depth and variety of reading workbooks and more.)
http://www.visualthesaurus.com/ (Visual Thesaurus offers a free or subscription service for an online, non-linear speaking thesaurus. The non-linear presentation is excellent for visual learners. Words are pronounced aloud as auditory reinforcement for users.)
http://www.dictionary.com/ (This sight offers a free online dictionary in a more traditional manner. Words are pronounced aloud as auditory reinforcement for users.)
http://www.franklin.com/estore/dictionary/mws-1840 (Franklin Products portable, speaking 120,000 word dictionary.)
http://www.franklin.com/estore/dictionary/scd-1870 (Franklin Products portable, speaking 240,000 word dictionary.)
http://www.franklin.com/estore/dictionary/sat-2400 (Franklin Products portable SAT prep device by Princeton Review.)
THE FOLLOWING SITES MUST BE USED WITH CAUTION. THEY ARE VERY POPULAR SITES WITH SOME LINKS AND PRODUCTS OF QUESTIONABLE VALUE. MANY HAVE ANECDOTAL STORIES AND OPINIONS WITH NO SCIENTIFIC BASIS OR SUPPORT. SOME HAVE ITEMS OF FACTUAL VALUE AND COMMONLY HELD BELIEFS.
http://www.dyslexia-parent.com/ (Articles, books, links.)
http://www.dyslexiamylife.org/ (Links, book, anecdotal articles.)
http://www.dyslexic.com/ (From England, links, products.)
