Resources
Dyslexia Resources
IDA
The International Dyslexia Association, Inc. (IDA) is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) charity, organized and operated to provide advocacy, resources and services to teaching professionals, advocates and individuals and families impacted by dyslexia and other related learning differences.
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Washington OSPI Dyslexia Council
The Washington state Dyslexia Advisory Council is working to develop recommendations on best practices for implementing the screenings in school districts, staff training to target the areas of need for those experiencing dyslexia or indicators of dyslexia, information for parents and families that includes a list of resources, and best practices to help students in grades three and above who might be experiencing dyslexia.
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INW Dyslexia Alliance
The INW Dyslexia Alliance, a local (Spokane and CDA) nonprofit founded in 2022, with a mission to support, empower, and advocate for individuals with dyslexia, their families, and professionals in the Inland Northwest.
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WABIDA
Washington and Idaho branch of the International Dyslexia Association. The International Dyslexia Association supports efforts to provide individuals with dyslexia with appropriate instruction and to identify these individuals at an early age.
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Decoding Dyslexia WA Chapter
Decoding Dyslexia Washington is a parent-led, grassroots organization made up of parents, teachers, administrators and professionals. We came together to raise dyslexia awareness, empower families to support their children with dyslexia, and to positively inform Washington policy makers on best practices to identify, remediate and support students with dyslexia.
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Reading Rockets
Reading Rockets is a national public media literacy initiative offering information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help.
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YALE Dyslexia Center
Our mission is to increase awareness of dyslexia and its true nature, specifically to illuminate the creative and intellectual strengths of those with dyslexia, to disseminate the latest scientific research and practical resources, and to transform the treatment of all dyslexic children and adults.
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Understood
Understood is a nonprofit dedicated to shaping the world for difference. We provide resources and support so people who learn and think differently can thrive — in school, at work, and throughout life.
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Special Education, IEP,
& 504 Resources
WA PAVE
PAVE stands for Partnerships for Action, Voices for Empowerment. It is a Washington advocacy group and their website is filled with information and resources about advocating for students with disabilities. Helpful information on how to navigate the IEP/504 process.
WA OSPI SPED
WA OSPI is where you can find all regulations and laws regarding public education. This page provides guidance on how to refer your child, request an evaluation, and the general IEP process. There is an example of a letter that you can download to use to request an evaluation.
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Smart KIDS
We are committed to empowering parents to support their children’s strengths, interests and abilities, to understand their learning and attention differences, and to address their social and emotional challenges. We are also committed to educating parents about their children’s legal rights, to help them become effective advocates for their children in school and in the community.
WA Child Find
The State must have in effect policies and procedures to ensure that – (i) All children with disabilities residing in the State, including children with disabilities who are homeless or are wards of the State, and children with disabilities attending private schools, regardless of the severity of their disability, and who are in need of special education and related services, are identified, located, and evaluated.
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Dyslexia Evaluations
Dr. Gerdin
Dr. Gerdin is a Spokane area clinical psychologist specializing in the assessment of developmental & psychiatric disorders. He uses neuropsychological assessments, academic tests, intelligence tests, and a variety of personality assessments to form a wholistic picture of his patients. He often works with patients whose developmental or psychiatric diagnoses have been missed or masked for years.
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Enilda Clinic
Spokane Pediatric Therapy & Assessment Using a Strengths-Based Approach by Dr. Leslie Hayward. She is trained as a school psychologist at the doctoral level, with intensive training with rendering medical diagnoses in child mental health concerns and is able to collect data across the various environments in which children live, learn, and play.
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INW Dyslexia Alliance
Dyslexia evaluations through the INW Dyslexia Alliance are conducted by licensed and clinically certified Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs), serving clients aged 6-18. An accurate diagnosis of dyslexia offers clarity, helping guide students towards evidence-based reading instruction and accommodations for school success. Spokane and Coeur d'Alene area.
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Niche Therapy
Creative and customized speech and language intervention by Alicia Weeks, MS, CCC-SLP in Spokane. Also provides diagnostic assessments. Currently in network with Premera/Blue Cross insurance. Superbills and cash pay options available.
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Recommended Books
Overcoming Dyslexia
By Sally Shaywitz. From one of the world's preeminent experts on reading and dyslexia, the most comprehensive, up-to-date, and practical book available on identifying, understanding, and overcoming reading problems--now revised to reflect the latest research and evidence-based approaches.
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Walk in the Words
By Hudson Talbott. This inspiring story vividly reveals the challenges--and ultimately the rewards--of being a non-mainstream kind of learner.
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Fish in a Tree
By Lynda Hunt. The author gives readers an emotionally-charged, uplifting novel that will speak to anyone who’s ever thought there was something wrong with them because they didn’t fit in.
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Other Resources
Learning Ally
With Learning Ally audio books for your family, we bridge the gap with human-read books. As a result, now struggling readers can access and absorb the classic books they want to read or need to read for school. This audiobook app helps your kids, regardless of grade-level, thrive in the classroom and beyond. Our books can provide confidence that improves all aspects of life.
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Audible
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The Big Picture: rethinking Dyslexia film
Free Self-Paced Intro on How to Teach Children to Read