Resources

Publications

Virginia Dyslexia

Therapy

Link - A WashingtonPost article on the decline of cursive handwriting in schools.

IDA - The International Dyslexia Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals with dyslexia.

DCIDA - D.C Capital Area Branch of the International Dyslexia Association

ASDEC - The Atlantic Seaboard Dyslexia Education Center is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) accredited by the International Multisensory Structured Language Education Council (IMSLEC).

ALTA - The Academic Language Therapy Association is a national professional member organization dedicated to the remediation of written language skills

ALTA Virginia Chapter - The Academic Language Therapy Association Virginia Chapter's page

Decoding Dyslexia, Facebook page - Decoding Dyslexia is a grassroots movement driven by parents focused on providing awareness and support for families on their journey with dyslexia.

Marilyn's Multisensory Math - Multisensory Math is a hands- on, conceptual approach to teaching math which is appropriate for all learners but essential for some.

National Reading Panel - A national panel dedicated to assessing the effectiveness of different approaches used to teach children to read.

Note:

IRS Decision: The IRS has made a private letter ruling confirming that dyslexia tuition can be deducted as a medical expense on itemized tax returns. In addition, dyslexia can be used via a Medical Flexible Spending Account. Please consult your tax preparer for more information.

Go to http://www.ldonline.org/article/30665to learn more.