Resources for Dyslexia
Decoding Dyslexia Missouri
Bright Solutions for Dyslexia, Inc.
The Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity
The International Dyslexia Association (IDA)
International Dyslexia Association ( IDA Kansas/Missouri Branch)
The Reading League
Dyslexia St. Louis: Learning & Advocacy Center
Purple Peg Learning Center
Churchill Center & School Churchill
Metro East Therapy
Miriam School
Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz
Dyslexia Advocate by Kelli Sandman Hurley
The Dyslexia Empowerment Plan by Ben Foss
DyslexiaLand: A Field guide for parents of children with dyslexia, by Cheri Rae
Speech to Text
Chrome extension
Microsoft Speech to Text
Text to Speech
Speechify
Snap and Read
Writing Assistant Programs
Grammarly
Co:Writer
Ginger
C Pen
C-PEN reads aloud the text as you slide the pen over the printed page.
Quizlet
Quizlet is the worlds largest student and teacher online learning community. 90% of students who use Quizlet report higher grades.
Mod Math
The first free iPad app that helps kids with dyslexia and dysgraphia do math. (iOS iPad Only)
Splat-o-nym
Splat-O-Nym Lite is an engaging, independent vocabulary game that helps students learn synonyms and antonyms through four fun activities. (iOS iPad only)
Audiobooks
Learning Ally
Bookshare
Audible
Public Library
Print: Warning Signs of Dyslexia
Dyslexia Warning Signs
Preschool and Kindergarten
- Late talker, articulation errors, mispronunciation
- Trouble hearing and producing rhymes
- Late establishing dominant hand
- Difficulty learning colors, shapes, letter names and sounds
- Family history of dyslexia
- Struggles with positional words (next to, under, behind, on top)
- Fine or gross motor delays
- May struggle to find the right word for something or saying the wrong word (word retrieval)
- Breaking a word into individual sounds
- Blending individual sounds into a word
Elementary School
- Left and right confusion
- Problems with rote memory such as address, phone number, math facts
- Tying shoes
- May confuse or omit high frequency words
- Messy, illegible and disorganized handwriting, poor letter formations, may draw their letters, poor pencil control or grip (dysgraphia)
- Poor spelling
- Does not understand how many words in a sentence, how many syllables in a word, how many letters in a word, how many sounds in a word
- Letter or number reversals continuing past third grade
- Slow, choppy, inaccurate reading:
- Guesses unknown words based on shape or context
- Ignores suffixes
- Trouble with decoding unknown words
- Often can’t remember sight words (they, were, does) or homonyms (their, they’re, and there)
- Difficulty telling time with an analogue clock
- Trouble with math – memorizing multiplication tables
- Memorizing a sequence of steps
- Difficulty decoding nonsense words
- Dreads going to school
- Complains of stomach aches or headaches
- May have nightmares about school
- Avoids reading
Middle School and High School
- All of the above symptoms plus:
- Limited vocabulary
- Extremely poor written expression
- Large discrepancy between verbal skills and written compositions
- Difficulty mastering a foreign language
- Difficulty reading printed music
- Difficulty organizing longer written assignments
- Difficulty editing own work
- Avoids homework
- Decreased self-confidence
- Hard time completing assignments on their own
- Anxiety and depression
- Poor grades in many classes
- May drop out of high school
FAQ's
Frequently Asked Questions
The Barton Reading and Spelling System requires your child a minimum of two times per week for enough exposure and review to ensure success in the program.
Yes! We pride ourselves on one-to-one tutoring and we will match you with the best tutor for your unique needs.
Absolutely! We pride ourselves on the relationship built between your child and our Reading Coaches. All of your child’s sessions are done one to one with your child’s experienced Reading Coach.
Yes! The Barton Reading and Spelling Program is designed for all ages. We would be happy to help your child on his/her journey to enjoy reading.
No. Our Center works with all struggling readers and children with many different diagnoses. Our team works closely with Reading Coaches and parents to determine if our program is a good fit for a child’s unique learning profile.
Yes! Our speech and language pathologist provides a comprehensive language and literacy evaluation.
There are many reasons a child may be having difficulty with reading and writing. A thorough evaluation by our experienced Speech and Language Pathologist will help shed light on the reasons why your child is struggling.
Yes! Our experienced advocate is knowledgeable about IDEA and Section 504 law and can navigate you through the process. Having an advocate can establish and maintain a strong partnership between you and the school. Having an advocate in your meeting allows you to be the parent rather than the expert.
Absolutely! Our advocate attends IEP, 504 and parent concern meetings.
