Dyslexia Teacher - USA Dyslexia Organizations

- A listing of organizations offering assistance and advice about dyslexia in each of the USA states is available on this website, including:

• International Dyslexia Association (USA).
  
  
• Local USA dyslexia centers.
  
  
• Local dyslexia bookshops.
  
  
• Local branches of USA national organizations.
  
  
• etc.
  
  

The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individualsin the USA with dyslexia, their families and the communities that support them (especially in the USA, though it also has a limited remit beyond the USA). IDA is the oldest learning disabilities organization in the nation -- founded in 1949 in memory of Dr. Samuel T. Orton, a distinguished neurologist. Throughout our rich history, our goal has been to provide the most comprehensive forum for parents, educators, and researchers to share their experiences, methods, and knowledge:

Parents are the first to sense that their child is not like other children. Unfortunately, parents incorrectly assume that their child is developing slower than other children and will catch up, or that their child is not as smart as other children. These assumptions just aren't true about children who are dyslexic, because by definition, many people who have been diagnosed as being dyslexic have average to above average intelligence! Please don't make the biggest mistake many parents make, don't hide this - get help for your child so that he or she can learn to live successfully with dyslexia.

As an educator in the USA, you may find that 15-20% of the students in your class have a language-related learning disability. You may notice that these students do not participate or they may withdraw or even act out in class, because they do not know how to read, spell or express themselves in oral or written language. As a matter of fact, their brains process information differently than yours and mine do, so many of today's teaching techniques often do not work for them. Did you know that by definition, many people who have been diagnosed as being dyslexic have average to above average intelligence! It's never too late for children or adults to learn to read.

College brings excitement and new opportunities. But for you, a student with dyslexia, college also means a higher level of academic requirements. You have the knowledge and ability, but obstacles like essay exams, written reports, reading assignments, spelling issues, and lack of time can stand in your way. Frequently you face a lack of understanding by your instructor or peers. Learning more about yourself is the best way to develop an effective strategy for success. You are smart; you can succeed in college! Many dyslexic students have made it through.

For many adults in the USA with dyslexia, performance is no longer based on academics but on how well one does the job. You've entered a world with opportunities for success, as well as new challenges - keeping up with required reading, public speaking, discrimination and lack of understanding by employers. Just know that in spite of the language challenges you face, you are intelligent and capable. One of your best tools for managing the challenges you face is knowledge - knowledge about dyslexia and related issues.

Dyslexia brings daily challenges. As a teen, you struggle with academic requirements, parents' expectations, and tremendous pressure from peers. It's hard to deal with the challenges of dyslexia, build your self-confidence and satisfy everyone around you. Just remember, you are smart! By definition, many individuals with dyslexia have average or above average intelligence. By knowing more about dyslexia and related topics, you can understand more about yourself and how to take charge of your learning.

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Famous Dyslexic People - Many dyslexic people have become famous, especially through their strengths in artistic awareness, physical co-ordination and empathy. Here is a list of Famous People with Dyslexia.