Dyslexia Resources and Decodeable Books at the LIbrary
Dyslexia is a learning disability that affects how people process letters and speech sounds when reading and writing. Readers with dyslexia may struggle with identifying words, decoding unfamiliar words (sounding out letters), and recognizing common sound patterns.
Research shows that dyslexia does not indicate low intelligence or an unwillingness to learn. However, without proper diagnosis, intervention, and literacy support, children may experience lower academic performance with higher levels of anxiety and frustration. Experiences with dyslexia vary greatly and some learning strategies may be more beneficial than others to improve reading skills. To support their readers, caregivers can find information about literacy and dyslexia in the parenting and adult nonfiction collections at the Library. Books on Dyslexia
Resources and Supports for Dyslexia @ the Library
The Library collects decodable books at a variety of reading levels to support readers with dyslexia and new readers. Decodable books focus on specific phonics patterns to help readers identify letter sounds and combinations and use fonts that are more accessible to readers with dyslexia. By reinforcing the practice of identifying letter sounds and patterns, to build reading fluency. Reading fluency is the ability to recognize words quickly and accurately so that readers can focus more on understanding the meaning of a text.
Libby (ebooks with dyslexia friendly font)
The Libby app supports accessible reading with an option to change e-book fonts to “Open Dyslexic.” Change the font in the app settings to access additional reading material.
Audiobooks
Audiobooks are an excellent option for readers with dyslexia to enjoy fiction and nonfiction that is appealing for their ages. The Library has audiobooks in CD and digital formats.