Helpful Resources
There is help available right in our own community for someone who might be struggling with dyslexia. The Hawai'i Branch of the International Dyslexia Association can refer you to diagnosticians and specially trained tutors throughout the state.
Psycho-educational Testing List: click here for a list of professionals who do assessment/evaluation for dyslexia.
MSL Tutor List: click here for a list of private, fee-for-service tutors who are trained in one or more Multisensory Structured Language (MSL) approach.
Click on the links below to download fact sheets developed by the International Dyslexia Association specifically for parents:
Effective Instruction
Helpful Terminology
Evaluating Educational Professionals
HIDA has CDs, DVDs, videos and books you can borrow and presentations to help you learn about the latest advances in the field. HIDA also has volunteer members who have been in your shoes, and who are willing to support you through the process. Contact us at the Hawai'i Branch of the International Dyslexia Association.