Week 1: Could It Be Dyslexia?
Videos:
This video describes warning signs you may see in kindergarten and first grade.
Book:
Many consider Overcoming Dyslexia to be THE book about dyslexia. If you don't have time to read the whole thing, at least take a look at Chapter 10.
Overcoming Dyslexia
by Sally Shaywitz
Chapter 3 The Big Picture: Who Is Affected and What Happens Over Time?
Chapter 4 Why Some Smart People Can't Read
Chapter 10 Should My Child Be Evaluated for Dyslexia?
More to Explore:
Dyslexia Warning Signs in Depth
The founder of Bright Solutions for Dyslexia, Susan Barton, presents a detailed lecture about early warning signs of Dyslexia.
Classic Reading Mistakes
Susan Barton highlights reading mistakes that are characteristic of Dyslexia.
Spotting Dyslexia in a Writing Sample
Susan Barton explains how to analyze a writing sample for signs of Dyslexia.
Documentaries:
Embracing Dyslexia features interviews with parents, experts, and adult dyslexics
The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia provides personal and uplifting accounts of the dyslexic experience from children, experts and well-known successful adults.