The Best Dyslexia Websites Of 2016

NORTH HAVEN, Conn. - Feb. 15, 2016 - PRLog -- Dyslexic AND UN-Stoppable conducted its annual survey of the best websites for dyslexia.  People from around the world cast their votes for the three sites that they feel offered the best value and information to help those with dyslexia.  We are pleased to offer you the list of the Best Dyslexia Websites For 2016

The websites you voted for were
• Decoding Dyslexia (http://www.decodingdyslexia.net/) – The most popular choice this year was Decoding Dyslexia (including the websites of its various local chapters).   From this main website, users can access the specific Decoding Dyslexia website of their home state.    Find out more here (http://www.decodingdyslexia.net/).
•  Learning Ally (http://www.learningally.org/default.aspx)  – This is another comprehensive site that offers resources for parents, teachers, as well as adults with dyslexia.  There are free resources, including links to why audiobooks are important and identifying dyslexia.  Learning Ally also has resources for paid members, including an online community and access to audiobooks.  Find out more here (http://www.learningally.org/default.aspx).
• Yale Center For Dyslexia And Creativity (http://dyslexia.yale.edu/PAR_EarlyIntervention.html) – This site offers numerous resources for parents of children with dyslexia.  Some of its key features are: articles about recognizing dyslexia and how to approach the school, evaluation of summer programs for dyslexia, and many stories of successful people with dyslexia.    Find out more here (http://dyslexia.yale.edu/PAR_EarlyIntervention.html).
• Understood.org (https://www.understood.org/en) – Started just a few years ago, Understood.org has a vibrant online community of parents.  There are resources such as: worksheets to help for parent-teacher conferences, information about different types of evaluations, help understanding education law, and help choosing a tutor.  There are also live webinars with experts in education.  Find out more here (https://www.understood.org/en).
• Dys-Add.com (Susan Barton) (http://dys-add.com/index.html)  – The Bright Solutions site was started by Susan Barton, the inventor of the Barton Learning System.  On the site you will find replays of webinars Susan Barton has done.  You will also find numerous videos about dyslexia, including how to recognize dyslexia in a writing sample. Find out more here (http://dys-add.com/index.html).
• DyslexicAdvantage.org (http://www.dyslexicadvantage.org/) – Created by Drs. Brock and Fernette Eide, this site is inspired by their best-selling book, Dyslexic Advantage.  The site features articles about reading, math, dysgraphia, as well as advocacy.  You can learn about upcoming conferences.  There is even a free, interactive dyslexia test.  There is also a chance to register for paid, premium content.  You can check it out here (http://www.dyslexicadvantage.org/).
• Headstrong Nation (http://headstrongnation.org/) – Similar to Dyslexic Advantage Headstrong Nation was inspired by a bestselling book, The Dyslexia Empowerment Plan, by Ben Foss.  The site features resources for dyslexics and parents of dyslexic children.  There are many informative videos, and links to books about dyslexia.  There is even a community page to connect with like-minded people for inspiration.  You can find out more here (http://headstrongnation.org/).
• DyslexicAndUnstoppable.com (http://www.dyslexicandunstoppable.com/www.dyslexicandunstoppable.com) – In previous years, we have deliberately excluded Dyslexic AND UN-Stoppable from the Best Dyslexia Sites list, in order to offer the most unbiased list.  This year we decided to let you, the dyslexia community decide, and many voted for Dyslexic AND UN-Stoppable to be included.  Our site, inspired by the book, Dyslexic and Un-Stoppable: How Dyslexia Helps Us Create the Life of Our Dreams and How You Can Do It Too, offers you practical tools, with videos,  to help your children overcome the challenges of dyslexia and become inspired to find their inner power. Find out more http://www.DyslexicAndUnstoppable.com.
• LearningSuccessBlog.com (https://www.learningsuccessblog.com/) – This site offers you help with reading, spelling, dysgraphia, and math.  There is also information about other disorders such as: ADHD, autism, and Sensory Processing Disorder.  For dyslexic children, Learning Success Blog offers an analysis of “micro-skills”.  Find out more here (https://www.learningsuccessblog.com/).
• OrtonGillingham.com (https://www.orton-gillingham.com/) – Run by The Institute for Multi-Sensory Education, this site explains the Orton Gillingham technique.  It offers information about opportunities to participate in a live training about the method.  There are classroom supplies to offer Orton Gillingham instruction and an Orton-Gillingham app.  More information available here (https://www.orton-gillingham.com/).
• Dyslexia Training Institute (http://www.dyslexiatraininginstitute.org/) – This website offers some great webinars and online trainings, including a training that explains what is dyslexia, an introduction to the Orton-Gillingham approach, and a course about dyslexia and special education law.    Find out more here (http://www.dyslexiatraininginstitute.org/).
• Dianne Craft (http://www.diannecraft.org/) – This website offers you information about improving reading and writing with specific exercises.  These exercises help improve the crossing of information from one side of the brain to the other.  The website offers sample lesson plans and free videos including, “Teaching The Right-Brained Child” and “Color Reading Transparencies”.  There are also opportunities to purchase the “Brain Integration Manual”.  Find all of these resources here (http://www.diannecraft.org/).
• Lindamood Bell (http://lindamoodbell.com/) – This site offers insight into the Lindamood Bell system for dyslexia instruction.  There are also real-life stories of others who have been through the Lindamood Bell System.  Finally you can find Lindamood Bell centers in your area.  Find out more here (http://lindamoodbell.com/).
• Eida.org – This is the website for the International Dyslexia Association.  There are Frequently Asked Questions about dyslexia, links to IDA publications, and lists of IDA conferences and events.  More info here (http://eida.org/).
• ldonline (http://www.ldonline.org/) – This site is not specific to dyslexia, having resources for dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning issues.  There are articles to help you navigate the school system, recognize learning disorders, and a question and answers section.  You can check it out here (http://www.ldonline.org/).

So there you have it.  The 15 Best Dyslexia Sites For 2016 as chosen by dyslexics, parents of dyslexics, and experts in the field.  Thank you to all who answered the survey and congratulations to the websites who made the list.