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