Mill Springs Academy recommends
the following dyslexia related web sites:
The International Dyslexia Association (IDA)
Excerpt: "The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) (formerly The Orton
Dyslexia Society) is an international, 501(c)(3) non-profit, scientific and
educational organization dedicated to the study and treatment of dyslexia. The
IDA was first established nearly 50 years ago to continue the pioneering work of
Dr. Samuel T. Orton, who was one of the first to identify dyslexia and its
remediation."
Address: http://www.interdys.org
The Academy
of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators
Excerpt: "Of the various remedial methods in use, the Orton-Gillingham approach
is the most effective. Hence, the urgency of making sure as many teachers as
possible are properly trained to use Orton-Gillingham. It is for this purpose
the Orton-Gillingham Academy was established by a national group of experienced
professionals."
Address: http://www.ortonacademy.org/
Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA)
National Center for Learning Disabilities
