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Resources

Browse our collection of dyslexia resources including fact sheets, articles, books, videos, and local service providers.

Fact Sheet Library

IDA fact sheets are convenient, professionally reviewed materials designed to improve understanding and support advocacy initiatives. Fact sheets are frequently used to enrich and supplement IEP meetings, school board discussions, and district policy initiatives. Click on topics of interest below to view and download fact sheets.

Adolescents and Adults with Dyslexia

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Advocating for Students with Dyslexia in Public Schools

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Accommodations for College Students with Dyslexia

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Dyslexia and the Brain

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Dyslexia, Stress and Anxiety

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Evaluating Professionals for Dyslexia Services

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Gifted and Dyslexic

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Homeschooling and Dyslexia

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Oral Language and Dyslexia

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Spelling and Dyslexia

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Transition to College for Students with Dyslexia

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Understanding Dysgraphia

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Family Guide to Building Language Comprehension

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For additional topics, please visit thefact sheet library on the IDA National Office Website

Dallas Dyslexia Information Group (DDIG)

About DDIG

The DDIG is a monthly webinar series for the Dallas-Fort Worth community held on the second Monday of each month from 7:00-8:30 p.m. virtually. Speakers and learning disability professionals deliver information and resources concerning learning differences to various audiences.

Presentations are free and open to the public, with optional CEUs or certificates available for a nominal fee.

Who Should Attend

  • β€’Parents of children with dyslexia
  • β€’Educators and teaching professionals
  • β€’Adults with dyslexia
  • β€’Learning disability professionals
  • β€’Anyone interested in learning about dyslexia

Professional Benefits

For $10, professionals receive:

  • βœ“1.5 CEUs for ALTA members
  • βœ“Certificate of Attendance for educators
  • βœ“Professional development documentation

Upcoming DDIG Meetings

May 11, 2026

Jason Steward, MEd

How AI Rapidly Improves Reading Skills for Students with Dyslexia, ADHD, and Autism

Learn about a National Science Foundation project developing an AI-powered co-reading system designed to support students with dyslexia and other learning differences. The tool identifies reading challenges and helps students practice independently at home or school.

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June 8, 2026

Nicole Vella, Ed.D., C-SLDS

Unlocking the Power of Graphic Novels to Support Comprehension

Graphic novels can be a powerful way to engage readers and strengthen comprehension. This session explores how graphic novels differ from traditional texts and shares practical strategies to use them effectively to support understanding and engagement.

Registration opens two weeks before the event

November 9, 2026

Noemi Berlus

Making Reading Click: A Parent’s Guide to Decodable Books

Parents will learn what decodable books are, why they are important for developing readers, and how to choose and use them effectively. The session also highlights common pitfalls to avoid so reading practice remains positive and productive.

Registration opens two weeks before the event

Past Topics

β€’Executive Function and Dyslexia
β€’The Science of Reading: Latest Research
β€’Dyslexia and Mental Health: Building Resilience
β€’Multisensory Math Instruction
β€’Navigating College with Dyslexia
β€’IEPs and 504 Plans: Understanding Your Rights
β€’Summer Reading Strategies

Recommended Books

Overcoming Dyslexia
by Sally Shaywitz, M.D.

A comprehensive, evidence-based guide to understanding and managing dyslexia in children and adults.

Beginning to Read: Thinking and Learning about Print
by Marilyn Jager Adams

A new approach to the phonics versus teaching-for-meaning dilemma

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

Identifying and leveraging the strengths that come with dyslexic processing.

Videos & Webinars

Featured Video: Understanding Dyslexia
An introduction to dyslexia, its signs, and evidence-based interventions
Understanding Dyslexia

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