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About 13–14% of the school population nationwide has a handicapping condition that qualifies them for special education. Current studies indicate that one half of all the students who qualify for special education are classified as having a learning disability (LD) (6–7%). About 85% of those students have a primary learning disability in reading and language processing. Nevertheless, many more people— perhaps as many as 15–20% of the population as a whole—have some of the symptoms of dyslexia, including slow or inaccurate reading, poor spelling, poor writing, or mixing up similar words.
- International Dyslexia Association (2020)
Teachers
Families
Teachers
We hope our Teachers and Administrators find our continuously growing list of references and resources informative and helpful
Students
Families
Teachers
It is hard to understand the struggle our students face as they navigate through school with learning disability or educational barrier. Here are some resources for you, we hope you find helpful.
Families
Families
Families
It is frustrating to watch as your student(s) face educational challenges as a result of a learning disability or barrier to education. However, you are not alone. We are here for you.
General Resources
The National Center for Learning Disabilities
National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) team envisions a society in which every individual possesses the academic, social and emotional skills needed to succeed in school, at work and in life.
The Learning Disabilities Association of America
Learning Disabilities Online
Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA)
https://www.altaread.org/default.asp
The Academic Language Therapy Association® (ALTA) is a non-profit national professional organization incorporated in 1986 for the purpose of establishing, maintaining, and promoting standards of education, practice and professional conduct for Certified Academic Language Therapists.
International Multi-sensory Structured Language Ed
https://www.imslec.org/Default.asp
The mission of IMSLEC is to accredit quality training courses for the professional preparation of multi-sensory structured language education specialists.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
ASHA’s website is for professionals (i.e. speech-language pathologists, audiologists) and students who are members of ASHA. It contains information about different language disabilities and a directory for you to find a professional within your state.
International Dyslexia Association (IDA)
IDA is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping dyslexic individuals and the families who support them. Their website contains information on dyslexia, an online bookstore, and much more
Michigan Alliance for Families
https://www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org
Michigan Alliance for Families is an IDEA Grant Funded Initiative of the Michigan Department of Education, Office of Special Education, and Michigan’s federal Parent-Training and Information Center (PTIC)
Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA)
https://ldaamerica.org/resources/
LDA believes that every person with learning disabilities can be successful at school, at work, in relationships, and in the community – given the right opportunities.
Michigan Special Education Reference
https://miser.specialedreference.com
A research tool provided to special education program directors, school administrators, teachers and other service providers, parents, and parent support groups who need information regarding special education quickly and in a searchable format. It brings related information in a uniform electronic format for ease of use.
Books
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Resources For Teachers
Dyslexia
Dyscalculia
Dyscalculia.org
Additional Resources
IXL learning - Paid site
What are the Specific Learning Disorders?
https://ldaamerica.org/educators/
Understanding how different Learning Disabilities impact can your students, help you to foster a better classroom experience.
help us foster a community of teachers who are better informed on learning disabilities and educational barriers
Student Resources
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Friends of Quinn
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Resources for Families
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The Childmind Institute-Parents Guide to Dyslexia
https://childmind.org/guide/parents-guide-to-dyslexia/
The Child Mind Institute is an independent, national nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders. Our teams work every day to deliver the highest standards of care, advance the science of the developing brain and empower parents, professionals and policymakers to support children when and where they need it most.
A2IDEAS
http://www.a2ideas.org/?fbclid=IwAR3f_m-JxQxKskFeROtqiI-P8cMvtC5JIdoaY0gPPJY4tKX6DGpWElejbJg
To support individuals with disabilities and their families through advocacy, ensuring greater access to inclusion opportunities in education and fostering development of self-determination.
Helpful Books
Overcoming Dyslexia - The Essential Program for Reading Problems at Any Level
by: Sally E. Shaywitz, M.D.
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Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity
The Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity strives to illuminate the strengths of those with dyslexia and disseminate information, practical advice, and the latest research to transform the lives of people with dyslexia. Their website is a great resource.
University Center for the Development of Language & Literature
http://dyslexiahelp.umich.edu/
The University Center for the Development of Language and Literacy has offered intensive language and literacy intervention, evaluations, and consultations to clients of all ages and from all parts of the country.
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health& Human Development
https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/learningdisabilities
NICHD and other federal agencies looking into the causes of disabilities, how to identify them, and ways to treat them.
U.S. Department of Education
https://www2.ed.gov/parents/needs/speced/iepguide/index.html
Guidance to assist educators, parents, and state and local educational agencies in implementing the requirements of Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) regarding Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for children with disabilities.
Laws and Statutes to Navigate the Educational System
Updated resources coming soon
Learn the Law National - ncld.org
An assortment of Laws to help you be informed and prepared.
State Resources - Michigan
https://www.michigan.gov/disabilityresources/0,4563,7-223-41817---,00.html
State resources for the Disability and Resources Program for the State of Michigan.
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Wrights Law
Accurate, reliable information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities.
Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund
https://dredf.org/legal-advocacy/laws/
dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities through legal advocacy, training, education, and public policy and legislative development.
there is a lot of information out there and it will never seem to be enough, but we are here to support you
Achievement or Neuropsychological Testing
Need help finding someone who can provide the appropriate assessment testing needed for your child? We can help, just contact us and we will help you find someone in your state.
Did you know, most insurances will not provide payment for this testing, however in most states, you can use a Health Savings Account (HSA) to pay for testing.
Video
Chandni Kazi's inspiring personal journey as she recounts her struggle with memory and academics, and her eventual road to success. It’s a talk you will want to remember. Chandni Kazi is passionate about public health, social justice and the role of STEM in achieving both. She is a published author on the relationship between education and maternal weight gain in U.S. Mothers.
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