1. Understood www.understood.org A wide range of resources and tools for parents and kids with learning differences and attention issues.
2. Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities http://www.smartkidswithld.org Provides information, support and inspiration to parents of children with learning disabilities and attention deficit disorders, while also educating the public about the remarkable gifts and talents of these kids.
Offers a comprehensive website and blog, free e-newsletter and regional educational programs to empower parents to become effective advocates for their children. Smart Kids also emphasizes the importance of nurturing a child’s interests and strengths, and works to dispel the stigma and misconceptions about learning disabilities and attention deficit disorders.
4. Decoding Dyslexia-Massachusetts (DD-MA) http://www.decodingdyslexiama.org A grass roots movement to raise awareness of the researched based interventions that are effective in overcoming dyslexia and opening the doors to academic success. Their aim is to influence families, educators and legislators.
5. The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia Website The website connected with the movie has a lot of great resources on dyslexia, advocacy and videos with advice for kids, parents, and teachers. http://thebigpicturemovie.com/take_action/