What Can Help?

While there is no cure for dyslexia, there are many strategies and interventions that can help individuals manage their challenges and succeed academically.

The most important thing is to remember that dyslexia is not a disability, it is a learning difference. And you need to be taught differently. Structured, multisensory literacy instruction has been proven to work with dyslexic learners, helping them to read and succeed.

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Teaching Differently

Here Are Some Effective Approaches

With the right strategies, individuals with dyslexia can overcome obstacles and reach their full potential.

Early Intervention

The sooner dyslexia is identified, the sooner individuals can begin to receive the necessary support. Early intervention programs focus on developing reading skills, often through multi-sensory approaches that involve sight, sound, and touch.

Specialized Tutoring

One-on-one tutoring from a professional who understands dyslexia can make a significant difference. Techniques like the Orton-Gillingham approach, which is a structured, multi-sensory method, are often used.

Assistive Technology

Tools like text-to-speech software, audiobooks, and speech-to-text programs can help individuals access reading materials and express themselves more easily.

Structured Literacy Programs

Programs designed to explicitly teach the skills needed for reading and writing, such as phonemic awareness, word decoding, and comprehension strategies, can be extremely beneficial.

Accommodation in the Classroom

Extended time on tests and the use of assistive devices are examples of accommodations that can support students with dyslexia.

Self-Advocacy and Emotional Support

Encouraging individuals with dyslexia to understand their strengths and challenges can help build confidence. Emotional support from family, friends, and educators is also essential to managing the frustration that can come with dyslexia.

Dyslexia Organizations

The following organizations offer a range of services, including tutoring, advocacy, professional development, and educational programs, to support individuals with dyslexia and related learning differences in the Baltimore area.​

These organizations are invaluable in providing the information, resources, and support needed for individuals with dyslexia to thrive.

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Decoding Dyslexia Maryland

A grassroots organization advocating for students with dyslexia, aiming to influence policy changes and improve literacy instruction in schools.

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International Dyslexia Association (IDA) Maryland Branch

Provides resources, advocacy, and professional development opportunities for individuals with dyslexia and related learning differences. ​

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International Dyslexia Association (IDA)

A leading organization dedicated to increasing awareness of dyslexia and providing resources and support for individuals and families affected by the condition. The IDA offers educational materials, conferences, and professional development opportunities.
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Baltimore Lab School

An innovative learning community for students in grades 1-12 with learning disabilities like dyslexia, offering an arts-based curriculum tailored to diverse learning needs.

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Dyslexia Advocation, Inc.

Equips parents with tools and knowledge to advocate effectively for children with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences.

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Maryland State Department of Education – Reading Difficulties Resources

Offers information on identifying and addressing reading difficulties, including dyslexia, and provides support for educators and students.

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National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)

NCLD works to improve the lives of individuals with learning disabilities, including dyslexia. It provides resources on understanding dyslexia, advocacy, and legal rights, as well as strategies for success.

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Moore Academic Coaching

Specializes in dyslexia skills instruction, helping individuals develop reading, spelling, writing, and pronunciation abilities.

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SpellRead of Greater Baltimore

Offers intensive structured literacy programs to help students overcome reading difficulties associated with dyslexia.

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Dyslexia Advocation [soallcanread.org]

Located in Baltimore, Maryland Dyslexia Advocation’s mission is to equip parents of children with dyslexia and other language-based learning disabilities with the necessary tools to help their child(ren) become successful readers.

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