Dyslexia

Other Places To Get Help

Book

Overcoming Dyslexia: A New and Complete Science-Based Program for Reading Problems at Any Level
Author/Editor:	S. Shaywitz
Publisher:	Alfred A. Knopf
1745 Broadway
New York, NY  10019
Publication Date:	2003
This book is written by a medical doctor. It contains in-depth information about understanding, identifying, and overcoming dyslexia. Dr. Shaywitz teaches parents how they can help their children with dyslexia. Her book includes exercises, teaching aids, information on computer programs, and many other resources.

Online Resources

Dyslexia Canada
Web Address:	www.dyslexia-canada.ca
The Dyslexia Canada Web site provides information and links to resources about dyslexia in Canada.
International Dyslexia Association
Web Address:	www.interdys.org
The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) is a nonprofit organization that helps people with dyslexia, their families, and their communities. It provides referral services, research, advocacy, and information about learning disabilities to consumers and health professionals.

Organizations

Canadian Dyslexia Association
290 Picton Avenue
Suite 200
Ottawa, ON  K2A 4B2
Phone:	(613) 722-2699
Fax:	(613) 722–4799
E-mail:	info@dyslexiaassociation.ca
Web Address:	http://www.dyslexiaassociation.ca
The Canadian Dyslexia Association promotes awareness of dyslexia in an effort to improve the quality of life for Canadians who have dyslexia.
Learning Disabilities Association of Canada
250 City Centre Avenue
Suite 616
Ottawa, ON  K1R 6K7
Phone:	(613) 238-5721
Fax:	(613) 235-5391
E-mail:	information@ldac-taac.ca
Web Address:	www.ldac-taac.ca
The Learning Disabilities Association of Canada (LDAC) is the national voice for persons with learning disabilities and those who support them. LDAC accomplishes these goals through public awareness about learning disabilities, advocacy, research, health, and education.
ProLiteracy Worldwide
1320 Jamesville Avenue
Syracuse, NY  13210
Phone:	(315) 422-9121 1-888-528–2224
Fax:	(315) 422-6369
E-mail:	info@proliteracy.org
Web Address:	www.proliteracy.org
ProLiteracy Worldwide is the largest volunteer-based literacy organization in the world. It helps adults find a volunteer trainer or tutor in their area to help with reading, writing, math, and problem-solving skills.

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Author:	Amy Fackler, MA Debby Golonka, MPH Carrie Henley	Last Updated: October 16, 2006
Medical Review:	Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Thomas Emmett Francoeur, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics Louis Pellegrino, MD - Developmental Pediatrics
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