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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.