Resources

This is the go-to page for the basics. The definition, organizations supporting dyslexics, proven reading interventions, assistive technology, apps, resources, and some programs that helped me.

What is dyslexia?

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The International Dyslexia Association's (IDA) 2025 definition, defines dyslexia as a specific, neurobiological learning disability marked by persistent difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition, poor spelling, and decoding, stemming from genetic/neurobiological factors, often involving underlying phonological processing issues, impacting reading, writing, and comprehension despite adequate instruction. It varies in severity, often requiring targeted, evidence-based reading interventions.

TED-Ed Talk on Dyslexia

Facts on Dyslexia

How are you diagnosed with dyslexia?

Organizations for Information & Help

International Dyslexia Association

Leading global authority on understanding dyslexia, advocating for policy changes, and supporting families.

National Center for Learning Disabilities

Advocates for children and adults with learning and attention issues, helps shape federal education policy, provides digital resources for families and educators, and conducts ground-breaking research.

Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity

Founded by Drs. Sally and Bennett Shaywitz. The center highlights the intellectual and creative strengths of individuals with dyslexia while transforming how children and adults are treated and supported. It is also a cornerstone for research and advocacy.

Understood.org

A leading national nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting people with learning and thinking differences, such as ADHD and dyslexia. It provides free, expert-vetted resources, tools, and community guidance to help neurodivergent individuals thrive at school, at work, and through daily life.

University of Michigan DyslexiaHelp

Comprehensive, free online portal and evidence-based curriculum that provides practical strategies, assistive technology reviews, and resources tailored for individuals with dyslexia, parents, educators, and employers.

Learning Ally

National nonprofit educational organization that provides accessible, human-narrated audiobooks and literacy tools for students with reading differences like dyslexia.

Proven Reading Interventions

The gold standard for reading remediation uses the Orton-Gillingham Approach.

The Orton-Gillingham (OG) Approach is a proven, structured, multisensory method for teaching reading, writing, and spelling, especially effective for students with dyslexia, by breaking language into small, sequential parts, teaching explicit connections between sounds and letters, and engaging sight, sound, touch, and movement for deep learning.

Reading Programs

Assistive Technology & Apps