Support Groups:
Do you know a bright child who struggles to read or write? Are you having trouble navigating the special education process, but don’t know where to turn? Research shows that 1 out of 5 students struggle with reading and spelling. You are not alone.
Join one of our groups listed below or contact us if you are interested in forming a group in your community!
Johnson County, KS –
Dyslexia Support Group of Johnson County, KS (Facebook group)
Website Links:
Please note that DDKS does not officially endorse, represent, or have a legal connection with any of the resources listed below.
Academy of Orton Gillingham Practitioners & Educators
Florida Center for Reading Research
International Dyslexia Association
National Center for Learning Disabilities
National Center on Improving Literacy
Texas Center for Learning Disabilities
Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy
Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity (For teachers: Yale For Teachers)
Recommended KS Websites:
Dyslexia Johnson County – Johnson County, KS Resources
Families Together, Inc. – Parent Training and Information Center
KS Department of Education Dyslexia Resources
Books and Films:
These authors and websites are suggestions and are not affiliated with Decoding Dyslexia KS.
Suggested Books:
Click here for a complete printout of suggested books
Films on Dyslexia:
Dislecksia – The Movie | www.dislecksiathemovie.com
Embracing Dyslexia | www.embracingdyslexia.com (free online video)
Journey into Dyslexia | www.hbo.com/documentaries/journey-into-dyslexia
The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia | www.thebigpicturemovie.com
Decoding Dyslexia Kansas 
