Resources
“Kathy has an in-depth understanding of learning problems and is an incredible advocate in the school setting. Kathy was in the school system for many years so understands it well and can handle a stressful school meeting effectively.We used many tutors over the years of our daughter’s education but none that were as effective and compassionate as Kathy.” - Karen H.
Links
International Dyslexia Association: www.interdys.org
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association www.asha.org
National Reading Panel Report Summary www.nationalreadingpanel.org/Publications/summary.htm
Wrightslaw.com provides accurate, reliable information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities. http://www.wrightslaw.com/
Rocky Mountain Branch of the International Dyslexia Association: http://www.dyslexia-rmbida.org/
Teaching Reading IS Rocket Science http://www.aft.org/pdfs/teachers/rocketscience0304.pdf
For parents with questions about dyslexia:
www.dyslexia-rmbida.org (Rocky Mountain Branch, The International Dyslexia Association)
www.nationalreadingpanel.org/Publications/summary.htm National Reading Panel Report, April 2000
Additional resources for assessment and therapy:
slhs.colorado.edu/clinical-services University of Colorado, Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences Clinical Services
www.bch.org/rehabilitation-services/rehabilitation-services-for-children.aspx Mapleton Rehabilitation Center, Pediatric Rehabilitation Services
Jan Botwinick, M.A., CCC-S/LP. 303-545-0933
Books and Publications
The Dyslexic Advantage, by Brock L Eide, M.D., M.A., and Fernette Eide, M.D. Hudson Street Press, 2011.
Overcoming Dyslexia, by Sally Shaywitz, M.D. Vintage Books, 2005.
Dislecksia: The Movie, a film by Harvey Hubbell V.