dyslexia

A split photo, one side showing Will Caballero on his first day of virtual learning, and the other showing him holding a certificate for making the honor roll.

From Diagnosis to Honor Roll: One Family’s Dyslexia Journey

Monday, October 24, 2022
Through assistance from educators, hard work, and fierce advocacy from his mom, student with dyslexia achieves reading successes.
Deborah, Sophie, Grace, and Anna pose for a picture on the IRRC patio after a celebration for the girls' dyslexia donation.

Sisters With a Lot to Give (and Sell) for Dyslexia Support

Thursday, October 7, 2021
Grace, 12, and Sophie, 10, are working hard to fundraise and raise dyslexia awareness.
Children using assistive technology. A young boy has headphones and is looking at laptop. Young girl with an adult on a laptop in background.

Free IRRC Service Helps Iowa Children With Reading Disabilities

Wednesday, June 9, 2021
The Iowa Reading Research Center introduces families to assistive technology that may help their children with reading and writing.
Mother and daughter using tablet for writing instruction at home

Supporting Your Children’s and Teens’ Home Learning: Dyslexia and Writing: How Can Caregivers Help?

Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Help overcome the writing frustrations of children with dyslexia by using a handful of approaches and incorporating assistive technology.
Young student and researcher conducting reading assessment.

Research Brief: Predicting Dyslexia With Assessments of Foundational Reading Skills

Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Recap of a study about predicting students with reading disabilities, which is crucial to providing needed supports as early as possible.
Iowa State Capitol building on a clear sunny day

IRRC Closely Involved in Implementing New Dyslexia Legislation in Iowa

Monday, August 31, 2020
Dyslexia advocates are enthusiastic about teachers receiving more training and getting children the help they need.
A girl using assistive technology, a tablet, at home to help with homework.

Supporting Your Children’s and Teens’ Home Learning: Use of Assistive Technology

Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Apps and extensions can help children who are struggling at home with reading and writing tasks.
Sophie, Grace, and Talen pose for a picture with cookies after raising money and awareness for dyslexia in their neighborhood.

Bringing Awareness to Dyslexia, One Cookie at a Time

Thursday, May 23, 2019
Three young girls go door-to-door selling cookies and starting conversations about dyslexia.
Overhead picture of Mom on laptop with child and dog sleeping next to her

Education and Advocacy Tool Available for Families Through eLearning Dyslexia Overview Module

Monday, May 13, 2019
The module is available at no cost to Iowa families and other Iowa residents wanting to learn about dyslexia.