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Dyslexia

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ADHD

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Dyslexia

Recommended Books on Dyslexia:

Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz–a fabulous book on dyslexia and a must read for any parent with a dyslexic child

The Dyslexic Advantage by Brock L. Eide and Fernetter F. Eide

The Dyslexia Empowerment Plan: A Blueprint for Your Child’s
Confidence and Love of Learning by Ben Foss

From Emotions to Advocacy by Peter Wright, Esq.

Websites on dyslexia:

Bright Solutions for Dyslexia : One of the best and most comprehensive online resources concerning dyslexia.

National Center for Learning Disabilities

The Dyslexic Advantage

Understood: for Learning and Attention Issues

LD Online

International Dyslexia Association

Learning Disability Association

Videos on Dyslexia:

From Bright Solutions for Dyslexia

· Myths about Dyslexia

· Dyslexia: Symptoms and Solutions

· Classroom Accommodations

· Advice for Homeschoolers

Mical

Based on the inspiring true story of Mike Jones and his mother Pat, 'Mical' is an emotionally charged story of Mike’s dyslexia and how Pat’s persistence and determination changed everything.

Local Dyslexia Support:

Decoding Dyslexia Oregon

Beaverton Parent Dyslexia Community (Facebook)

Fact Oregon (Empowering Families Experiencing Disability)

ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Videos on ADHD:

ADHD Explained: A 28-Minute Primer

The 30 Essential Ideas Every Parent Needs to Know

For Parents of Children with ADHD- by Dr. Russell Barkley (This video is 3 hours long. We recommend you watch it in sections, rather than straight through.)

How To ADHD

This video series has short helpful videos about ADHD and how to help kids and adults with ADHD.