Here is a list of the best Dyslexia books, some I have read myself, some that I did research on, and all have great reviews!
- Overcoming Dyslexia (2005)
- Blast Off to Reading!: 50 Orton-Gillingham Based Lessons for Struggling Readers and Those with Dyslexia (2012)
- The Dyslexia Empowerment Plan: A Blueprint for Renewing Your Child’s Confidence and Love of Learning (2016)
- Learn to Read for Kids with Dyslexia: 101 Games and Activities to Teach Your Child to Read (2018)
- Essentials of Dyslexia Assessment and Intervention (2011)
- Dyslexia Advocate!: How to Advocate for a Child with Dyslexia within the Public Education System (2016)
- The Gift of Dyslexia: Why Some of the Smartest People Can’t Read…and How They Can Learn, Revised and Expanded Edition (2010)
- Fluency Word Lists: An Orton-Gilligham Reading Resource for Dyslexia (2019)
- Dyslexia Tool Kit for Tutors and Parents: What to do when phonics isn’t enough (2012)
- Lexi Dias and the Power of Dyslexia (League of Invisible Abilities) (2019)
- The Gold of Black Rock Hill: Decodable Chapter Books for Kids with Dyslexia (2018)
- The Dyslexic Advantage: Unlocking the Hidden Potential of the Dyslexic Brain (2012)
- Dyslexia and Spelling (2019)
- Which way?: Letter and Digit Reversals Workbook. Ages 4-9. (2017)
Overcoming Dyslexia (2005)
FOR EVERYONE WHO STRUGGLES TO READ! Clear, practical, science-based information and advice for successful results One in five American children has trouble reading. But they are not stupid or lazy. In , Dr.
Blast Off to Reading!: 50 Orton-Gillingham Based Lessons for Struggling Readers and Those with Dyslexia (2012)
This is an affordable OG program with FREE online tools & games! This includes: 1. Online web app for flash cards 2. Audio Dictations (online) 3. Fun online phonics games that your child will love! Blast Off to Reading is a step-by-step reading program/workbook that is perfect for any child, especially for those with learning delays, speech problems, those with dyslexia, or for those who simply struggle to read.
The Dyslexia Empowerment Plan: A Blueprint for Renewing Your Child’s Confidence and Love of Learning (2016)
More than thirty million people in the United States are dyslexic—a brain-based genetic trait, often labeled as a “learning disability” or “learning difference,” that makes interpreting text and reading difficult. Yet even though children with dyslexia may have trouble reading, they don’t have any problems learning; dyslexia has nothing to do with a lack of intellect. While other books tell you what dyslexia is, this book tells you what to do.
Learn to Read for Kids with Dyslexia: 101 Games and Activities to Teach Your Child to Read (2018)
Learn to Read for Kids with Dyslexia is the definitive activity workbook to improve phonemic awareness, dysgraphia, and auditory processing disorder (APD) for kids ages 7-12.For kids with an official dyslexia diagnosis, or kids struggling with dyslexia related symptoms, learning to read can be challenging.
Essentials of Dyslexia Assessment and Intervention (2011)
Essentials of Dyslexia Assessment and Intervention provides practical, step-by-step information on accurately identifying, assessing, and using evidence-based interventions with individuals with dyslexia.
Dyslexia Advocate!: How to Advocate for a Child with Dyslexia within the Public Education System (2016)
This straightforward guide provides the essential information for parents and advocates to understand US law and get the right educational entitlements for a child with dyslexia.Using case studies and examples, this book demonstrates clearly how to apply the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to the unique requirements of a dyslexic child.
The Gift of Dyslexia: Why Some of the Smartest People Can’t Read…and How They Can Learn, Revised and Expanded Edition (2010)
This book outlines a unique and revolutionary program with a phenomenally high success rate in helping dyslexics learn to read and to overcome other difficulties associated with it. This new edition is expanded to include new teaching techniques and revised throughout with up-to-date information on research, studies, and contacts. #7,464 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #5 in Learning Disabled Education #3 in Communicative Disorders in Special Ed.
Fluency Word Lists: An Orton-Gilligham Reading Resource for Dyslexia (2019)
– By organizing our complex language into predictable patterns, the student will gain confidence and achieve success in reading fluency. – Consists of 12 levels, organized from simple to complex in an Orton Gillingham sequence of instruction. – Foundational skills are taught before more advanced skills are introduced. . – .
Dyslexia Tool Kit for Tutors and Parents: What to do when phonics isn’t enough (2012)
Gathered from the latest research on dyslexia along with early practices which have been overlooked in the test-intensive school environment, a successful mother-daughter team of dyslexia tutors shares the tools of their trade because they want every child to have access to the joy of reading!
Lexi Dias and the Power of Dyslexia (League of Invisible Abilities) (2019)
Lexi Dias has the superpower of Dyslexia. As part of the League of Invisible Abilities, Lexi uses her amazing skills to conquer challenges and make a difference in the world! This book helps children flip the script, enabling them to view their perceived disabilities as superpowers.
The Gold of Black Rock Hill: Decodable Chapter Books for Kids with Dyslexia (2018)
With a long lost map, Big Dan and his ship hands are off on their biggest quest of all: to get the gold of Black Rock Hill. But odd things are happening on the ship. And ship cat Dex spots that two bad ship hands are plotting a scam to get the gold. Can Dex and his new pal Mist stop the scam?Simple Words Books help struggling readers to become better readers, without tears. Our decodable books support improving their .
The Dyslexic Advantage: Unlocking the Hidden Potential of the Dyslexic Brain (2012)
-Gordon F. Sherman, Ph.D., Past-President International Dyslexia Association Did you know that many successful architects, lawyers, engineers—even bestselling novelists—had difficulties learning to read and write as children?
Dyslexia and Spelling (2019)
Written by an authority in the dyslexia field, this is the first accessible guide to the close interplay of spelling and dyslexia. Kelli Sandman-Hurley talks the teacher or parent through why kids with dyslexia find spelling so hard, and what we can learn from the spelling mistakes in their writing samples.
Which way?: Letter and Digit Reversals Workbook. Ages 4-9. (2017)
For page samples, follow the link: https://books.lidiastanton.com/whichwayThis colourful and highly engaging resource is written for children as young as 4-5 years old but also those in Key Stage 2 of primary school (up to 9 years old) who continue to feel confused by letter and digit shapes.
Best Dyslexia Books Reviewed & Ranked
We highly recommend you to buy all paper or e-books in a legal way, for example, on Amazon. But sometimes it might be a need to dig deeper beyond the shiny book cover. Before making a purchase, you can visit resources like Library Genesis and download some dyslexia books mentioned below at your own risk. Once again, we do not host any illegal or copyrighted files, but simply give our visitors a choice and hope they will make a wise decision.
Supporting disorders of learning and co-ordination : effective provision for dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia and dyspraxia
Author(s): Michael Farrell
ID: 3108330, Publisher: Center Street, Year: 2022, Size: 3 Mb, Format: pdf
The Cambridge Handbook of Dyslexia and Dyscalculia
Author(s): Michael A. Skeide
ID: 3349662, Publisher: Cambridge University Press, Year: 2022, Size: 7 Mb, Format: pdf
Dyslexia: A History
Author(s): Philip Kirby, Margaret J. Snowling
ID: 3376483, Publisher: McGill-Queen's University Press, Year: 2022, Size: 8 Mb, Format: pdf
Please note that this booklist is not final. Some books are absolutely best-sellers according to The New York Times, others are composed by unknown authors. On top of that, you can always find additional tutorials and courses on Coursera, Udemy or edX, for example. Are there any other relevant links you could recommend? Drop a comment if you have any feedback on the list.