Dyslexia Information Online Packet

Thank you for your interest in learning more about our center and our ongoing research studies. On this page you will find information about reading remediation programs and other resources on learning disabilities. It is important to keep in mind that we have not worked directly with your child, and thus we are unable to provide any specific feedback or recommendations. We hope you find the following information and publications helpful and feel free to contact us at (202) 784-4407 should you have any further questions.

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT DYSLEXIA

1. "Just the Facts" - Dyslexia Fact Sheet

SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS

1. Schwalb Foundation
2. Association of University Centers on Disabilities
3. International Dyslexia Association

RECOMMENDED CSL SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES

1. 1. Eden, G.F., VanMeter, J.W., Rumsey, J.W., Maisog, J. and T.A. Zeffiro, (1996) Abnormal processing of visual motion in dyslexia revealed by functional brain imaging. Nature, 348, 66-69.
2. 2. Eden, G.F., Zeffiro, T.A. (1998). Neural mechanisms affected in developmental dyslexia revealed by functional neuroimaging. Neuron, 21, 279-282.
3. 3. Zeffiro, T. and G. Eden (2001). The cerebellum and dyslexia: perpetrator or innocent bystander? Trends in Neuroscience 24(9): 512-3
4. 4. Eden, G.F. and L. Moats (2002). The role of neuroscience in the remediation of students with dyslexia. Nature Neuroscience 5 Supply: 1080-4.
5. 5. Turkeltaub, P.E., Gareau, L., Flowers, D.L., Zeffiro, T.A., Eden, G.F. (2003). Development of neural mechanisms for reading. Nature Neuroscience, doi:10.1038/nn1065

PUTTING RESEARCH INTO PRACTICE

National Institute for Literacy

• Put Reading First
• A Child Becomes a Reader (Birth through Preschool)
• A Child Becomes a Reader (Kindergarten through Grade 3)

Early Childhood-Head Start Task Force (Dept. of Education)

• Teaching Our Youngest: A Guide for Preschool Teachers and Child-Care and Family Providers

U.S. Department of Education

• Identifying and Implementing Educational Practices Supported by Rigorous Evidence: A User Friendly Guide

DYSLEXIA ARTICLES FOR THE NON-SCIENTIST

1. Reading Minds - The Economist, 2001
2. The Role of Brain Imaging in Dyslexia Research - Perspectives, 2003
3. Multisensory Structured Language Programs: Content & Principles of Instruction - LDonline, 2003
4. Reading Disability or Learning Disability: The debate, models of dyslexia, and review of research-validated reading programs - LDonline, 2003
5. "Dyslexia: An Overview" By SchwabLearning.org. Read this article at: http://www.schwablearning.org/articles.aspx?r=43

RECOMMENDED BOOKS

1. Parenting a Struggling Reader - by Susan Hall & Louisa Moats

INFORMATION ON COMMERCIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAMS

Please note that whilst the investigators at CSL are currently investigating a number of reading interventions using research based approaches CSL does not endorse any particular program for reading remediation. For a review of the research evidence on commercial programs we refer you to LDonline and BalancedReading.

1. Lindamood Bell
2. Orton Gillingham
   • Methodology
   • Sensational Strategies for Teaching Beginning  Readers
3. Wilson Language Training

CONTROVERSIAL THERAPIES

• Review from IDA Perspectives
• Current status of treatments for dyslexia: critical review by Alexander and Slinger-Constant. J Child Neurol. 2004 Oct;19(10):744-58.