If you’re needing some books about dyslexia, here are some of my top picks.
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Before we get too far into our dyslexia series, I thought I’d share a quick book list of the books you’ll find me referencing.
Do you need all the books you see in the image above? Nope, you don’t. As you read a quick blurb about each one, you can decide which one(s) would fit your needs the most.
Books about Dyslexia
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The Dyslexic Advantage by Brock L. Eide, M.D., M.A. and Fenette F. Eide, M.D.
So often, we focus on the deficits our kids with learning differences have. What if instead, we were able to see the advantage they have in how they think, reason, and process things? And what if we were able to help them appreciate the advantage they have? Yep. This is a total game-changer!
Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz, M.D.
Some will say this book is the “Dyslexia Bible.” I would agree with that. It’s one that I recommend for homeschoolers, parents, and teachers to read if they suspect they’re dealing with a child who is dyslexic. While it’s a little on the technical side, it’s FILLED with information specific to dyslexia and how the dyslexic brain works.
Dyslexia 101 by Marianne Sunderland
Marianne Sunderland has homeschooled seven kids with dyslexia over the last twenty-five years and has a blog full of advice for teaching learners with dyslexia. Yes, you read that right~she has SEVEN kids with dyslexia! She is a certified Orton-Gillingham tutor with plenty of resources on her blog for teaching children with dyslexia.
Her book, Dyslexia 101, is kind of like the “cliff note” version of Overcoming Dyslexia. It’s not as long and is full of helpful info.
No More School by Marianne Sunderland
If you homeschool kids with dyslexia, you’ll want to get this book! It full of helpful tips for homeschooling kids who have language-based learning differences like dyslexia. I love how her tips go all the way through high school. Her practical advice for unschooling and interest-based learning all sparked some new ideas for my high schooler.
Conquering Dyslexia by Jan Hasbrouck, Ph. D.
Hasbrouck explores myths surrounding dyslexia and offers easy-to-read tips and resources for teaching kids who have it. The format of her book makes it an easy read while also being research-proven and based on the science of reading. I would recommend this book for tutors, classroom teachers, and parents.
Dyslexia Tool Kit for Tutors and Parents by Yvonna Graham, M.Ed. and Dr. Alta E. Graham
I love all the tools in this tool kit! {Disclaimer: I actually have the older version.} While explicit and systematic teaching of phonics is important, this book explores other tools like multi-sensory teaching, games, covered overlays and more. Each chapter of the book is super short and gives classroom teachers, tutors, and parents ideas they can try to help their learners.
Okay, the last three books aren’t last because they’re not important. I will be honest and say that they are thick. Thick and very technical. Even with my M.Ed. in Reading and grad certificate in dyslexia and language-based learning differences, I found myself reading and re-reading certain sections and paragraphs.
Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, OWL LD, and Dyscalculia by Virginia W. Berninger and Beverly J. Wolf
I love how this book covers SO much! Not only does it define each learning difference, plenty of helpful tips are included for each one. Because learners who have dyslexia often have other learning differences, it can be helpful to have a one-stop resource. I think this book would be it!
Essentials of Assessing, Preventing, and Overcoming Reading Difficulties by David Kilpatrick
This is probably THE book that really helped me understand the fallacy in the three-cuing system I had so heavily relied on when teaching readers. I really made me rethink using context clues to help learners figure out unknown words, too! It’s a heavy read, though, and you’ll want time to really focus as you read it. I could only take a few pages at a time. I needed time to process it.
David Kilpatrick is also quoted by so many others who advocate for structured literacy.
Essentials of Dyslexia Assessment and Intervention by Nancy Mather and Barbara J. Wendling
If you want to know how to assess dyslexia and the interventions that can help your learners, this book is all about that. Again, it’s thick with information, so you’ll want to be able to focus when you read it. I personally like the little tests at the end of each chapters.
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Enjoy teaching!
~Becky
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