A Guide To The Best Books For Dyslexia

Discover the best books to help individuals with Dyslexia overcome their reading problems.

Dyslexic students tend to fall behind their peers in their vocabulary because frequently vocabulary words are learned only by reading (not from watching TV or movies).  Since reading is so challenging for our kids who tend not to read as many books as their peers they are at a disadvantage.  

Research shows emerging readers should read books containing 95% controlled text, which means, the students should be able to sound out 95% of the words.  Otherwise the student will start guessing the words, which is NOT what we want them to do. This is why we recommend waiting until the middle of the 3rd level of (about 6-9 months into) our tutoring program before students begin reading independently. 
There is a simple solution for this. Students can benefit greatly from listening to audiobooks.  I remember when my kids were young, I thought that was an easy out for them. Today I understand the benefits are immeasurable. Reading along while listening to the audiobook is even more beneficial because they will learn to recognize the new words they are hearing. Listening only, can expand their vocabulary greatly, as well.   
Until they are ready, it is ideal for parents to read to their children and have them follow along with a book while listening to the Audiobooks. There are many audiobook options available these days.  

• Learning Ally is a company exclusively for Dyslexic and blind students and can be accessed with a letter from an expert, such as myself.  The cost of the membership of unlimited books is about $135/year and you have access to thousands of audiobooks. I can provide 3D Learning Experts students approval upon request.   If you are not a current or past 3D Learning Experts student, and would like a recommendation, I can provide an evaluation and approve your child.
• Audible provides a wide variety of audiobooks that cater to different learning needs. Additionally, Audible's features, such as the ability to adjust the playback speed, can help students process information at their own pace. Audible also offers a free trial, which allows users to try the service for 30 days and download one free audiobook. 

Below you will find a list of books and/or companies that are appropriate for your child to read when they are ready to begin reading to themselves. 

• High Noon Books - Sound Out Series
• Real Kids Readers 
• Merrill Readers 
• Saddleback offers age appropriate context! From genre-based libraries for emergent teen readers to life skills-based fiction and nonfiction.
• The Bug Club
• Small Fox - It's Up to You! (Phonetically Controlled Chapter Books for Younger and Older Beginning Readers)
• Decodable Books & Instruction
• Books that specifically follow along lessons at each level our students are working on.