General information
These organizations share invaluable information and ideas about learning differences for parents, teachers, and students alike.
Black and Dyslexic Podcast
Hosted by educator and advocate, Winifred Winston, this podcast directly confronts schools’ failure to diagnose and support Black, dyslexic children, while also empowering and equipping parents with the knowledge and information they need to get their children the help they deserve. If you’re looking for a step-by-step guide to navigating the special education system, check out episode two!
Child mind institute
Child Mind Institute seeks to transform the lives of children and families struggling with learning differences and mental health. CMI provides testing and support for students and adults with learning differences offers family and community education, and researches interventions (New York, New York; San Fransisco, CA).
reading rockets
Reading Rockets is a national public media literacy initiative offering information and resources on how young children learn to read, the basis of common struggles, and how parents and teachers can help. The initiative offers in-depth resources about reading, free professional development for educators, and PBS programming about reading development (National).
understood
Understood is the most comprehensive and accessible resource about understanding, identifying, and supporting people with learning differences available. The website contains clear explanatory articles covering topics ranging from the definitions of common learning differences to the theory behind common interventions to practical strategies for getting the most out of an IEP meeting (Worldwide).