Resources & Links

This website, from Bright Solutions for Dyslexia, is loaded with info on Dyslexia including videos, facts, and other resources to help understand dyslexia.  You can even highlight the text and click on the sound button at the top of the page and it will be read to you. 

Bright Solutions YouTube Channel
Here's an example video from the Bright Solutions YouTube Channel which has lots of videos about dyslexia.

International Dyslexia Association (IDA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals with dyslexia, their families and the communities that support them.

Learning Ally is a membership organization supporting people with dyslexia and print disabilities. Audiobooks and parent support services help students do better in school and in life. 

National Center for Learning Disabilities is a website dedicated to improving the lives of all people with learning difficulties and disabilities by empowering parents, enabling young adults, transforming schools, and creating policy and advocacy impact.
Decoding Dyslexia - MO is a grassroots movement driven by MO families concerned with the limited access to educational interventions for dyslexia and other language-based learning disabilities within our public schools. We aim to raise dyslexia awareness, empower families to support their children and inform policy-makers on best practices to identify, remediate and support students with dyslexia in MO schools.
IDA Fact Sheets On Dyslexia and Related Language-Based Learning Disabilities presents facts about many topics pertaining to dyslexia for parents, educators, adults and college students as well as general information.
An excellent resource for the classroom teacher is Dyslexia in the Classroom.  The International Dyslexia Association created this booklet to help teachers pinpoint students with dyslexia – and know how to help them.

Susan Barton: A Strength Based Approach to Dyslexia

Books
 Overcoming Dyslexia 
by Dr. Sally Shaywitz, M.D. Sally Shaywitz runs the Dyslexia Research Center at Yale. This is one of the NIH research sites. Sally and Ben Shaywitz are at the forefront of the brain research and MRI studies on dyslexia.  In this book, Dr. Shaywitz explains the latest brain research in layman's terms. It's a lengthy book, but it is well worth reading.

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

Ben Foss, a successful adult with severe dyslexia, shares facts, advice, and strategies along with stories from his own life – and those of more than 400 other adults with dyslexia he has interviewed in the past few years – to create a blueprint for parents.

His theme is a child with dyslexia is not broken.  Parents must take a very active role in helping their child accept, understand, and embrace their dyslexia – so their child does not end up suffering from severe shame caused by feeling defective.

Then he shows them how to empower their child to dream big, deal with the school system, balance tutoring with accommodations and technology tools, become part of the dyslexia community – and so much more.

This ground-breaking book is available in print, as a Kindle ebook, and on audio.


Links to other Orton-Gillingham Tutors*
*This website only offers information about resources. It is not a referral or endorsement of any particular provider, nor does it make any recommendation or representation about the ability, quality or competence of the resource providers listed here.  Use of this website implies consent to this disclaimer.

California
  • Laguna Niguel, CA, Credentialed Tutoring, Dyslexia Tutor, Barton-Certified             Suzanna Bortz, M.S.  949-338-0362, www.credentialedtutoring.com
  • Los Gatos, CA, Dr. Silvana Casale, ABSNP, Ph.D.; Reading and Spelling Solutions, Dyslexia Remediation and Neuropsychological Evaluation, Orton-Gillingham-based programs including Barton, Wilson, Lindamood Bell; www.readingandspelling.com
  • Santa Clarita, CA, Chrisie Lim, Learning Success, Barton Certified at the Masters Level, LiPS Trained, Dyslexia Screener; www.santaclaritadyslexiasolutions.com
  • Santa Rosa, CA, Anjel Totty, Totty Educated Solutions. Specializing in reading, writing and spelling.  Certified Barton Tutor, LiPS Trained, Dyslexia Screener, www.AnjelTotty.com  661-222-2233
  • Upland, CA, Cynthia Dapello, Could It Be Dyslexia, Certified at the Master Level in the Barton System, LiPS Trained, SWI Trained, Dyslexia Screener, In Person and Online Remote Tutoring, www.coulditbedyslexia.com
ColoradoGeorgia
  • Atlanta, GA, Reading Dyslexia OG/Barton Tutors - Ladder Learning Services, LLC atlantareads.org
  • Dacula, Buford, Flowery Branch, Braselton, GA, Dyslexia Specialist Sybil Barker; Certified by Barton, Handwriting without Tears, Language! and UC Berkeley.  Trained by Lindamood-Bell in LiPS.  www.SchoolteacherTutors.com
Iowa
  • West Des Moines, DYScover Learning - Kristin Clark, Masters in Math Education - Dylsexia and Math tutor, Certified Barton tutor, trained in Structured Word Inquiry, Remote tutoring available (www.dyscoverlearning.com) 
Kansas
  • Shawnee/Johnson County KS, Allison Winters, M.Ed. CCC-SLP, Dyslexia Evaluator and Literacy Specialist, www.SpeechAbilityLLC.com
Michigan
  • Linden, MI, Lisa Barnett, SE Teacher & Learning Specialist at Empower Learning Center. Services include Professional Development, Speaking Engagements, Online & In-Person Tutor Services:  Specializing in Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Structured Literacy, and Reading & Language Usage www.seethebeautyindyslexia.com
Mississippi
  • Jackson, MS - Jeannette Washington, M.Ed Dyslexia Advocate; Keynote Speaker; Teacher Trainer; Online Tutoring Service; Author www.bearlyarticulating.com
MontanaNevada
  • Las Vegas, Kris Williams, M.Ed., Certified in Barton Reading and Spelling System, Screening for Dyslexia, also teaching Math using Making Math Real methodology; www.DreamsUnlockedTutoring.com
New Mexico 
  • Santa Fe, NM, Hope B. DuBois, Making the Connection Learning Services, M.A. Spec. Ed., B.S. Elem. Ed. CALP lic. 4135, in-person and online tutoring  www.readingtutorsf.weebly.com
North CarolinaOhioOregon
  • Salem, OR, Jane Gramenz, MA Teaching, BA Psychology; Ms. Jane's Tutoring; Dyslexia Consultant, Screener & Barton (OG) Tutor; www.msjanestutoring.com
  • Salem, OR, Susan Farmer, Dyslexia Specialist including assessments, screening, and tutoring (Barton Reading, pre-Barton, LiPS trained).  Homeschool Assistance/Testing, Advocate for special education (getting evaluations with the school, IEP and 504 info). www.AcademicLearningSolutions.com
PennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth Dakota
  • Rapid City, SD; Karin Merkle; Certified Barton Tutor; Rapid City Dyslexia Care; www.rcdyslexiacare.com; 605-786-5677
UtahVirginia
  • Dale City, VA; Betty Macomber; 1 in 5 Dyslexia Tutoring and Learning Center; Advanced Certified Barton Tutor, dyslexia Screening, LiPS provider, Certified Irlen Screener, Certified Equipping Minds Tutor, Online and in person tutoring. www.1in5dyslexiatutoring.com
Washington
  • Olympia, WA - Reading Dyslexia Tutor, Dite Bray, Certified OG/Barton; www.olyreads.com
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Alice Barbour
Missouri Certified Reading Specialist
Barton Reading & Spelling System
137 Ridge Hill Ln
Poplar Bluff, MO  63901
573-778-5151
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