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How can tutoring help my child?

My kiddo is really busy- is adding tutoring going to benefit them? 
​Does my child need tutoring?  A brief decision making guide
​22 Questions to Ask Your Child's Teacher
The Importance of Direct, Explicit, Systematic Instruction
The Importance of Individualized Instruction
The Importance of Intensive Instruction
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Reading Resources

Early Signs of Reading Difficulty
3 Quick Ways to Boost Literacy Skills at Home

The Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity
The International Dyslexia Association

Understanding Dyslexia
Signs and Symptoms of Dyslexia

Dyslexia Accommodations
Dyslexia Intervention
​Dyslexia Diagnosis

Common classroom accommodations for Dyslexic students

Resource Books for Adults
  • Proust and the Squid by Maryanne Wolf
  • The Dyslexic Advantage by Brock and Fernette Eide
  • The Dyslexia Empowerment Plan by Ben Foss
  • Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz
  • Parenting a Struggling Reader by Susan Hall and Louisa Moats
  • Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy: The Special Education Survival Guide by Pam and Pete Wright

Books for Children
  • It’s Called Dyslexia by Jennifer Moore Mallinow
  • Thank you, Mr. Falker by Patricia Polacco
  • If You’re so Smart, How Come You Can’t Spell Mississippi? by Barbara Esham
  • The Alphabet War: A Story About Dyslexia by Diane Burton Robb
  • Tom’s Special Talent by Kate Gaynor

Authors with Dyslexia
  • Henry Winkler – The Hank Zipper series
  • Patricia Polacco
  • Dav Pilkey –  Captain Underpants series
  • John Irving – The World According to Garp
  • Victor Villasenor Burro – Genius; Rain of Gold
  • Avi – The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
  • F. Scott Fitzgerald
  • Agatha Christie

Speech-Language Resources

The American Speech-Language and Hearing Association
How do speech and language skills impact academics?
5 ways you can positively impact your child's speech-language skill development everyday 
​What is the difference between speech and language?


Executive Functioning Resources

5 Ways Parents can Support Executive Functioning at Home

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Hyperion Language and Learning Services
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Kennebunk, ME 04043

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