The dyslexia collection offers a range of resources to assist individuals with dyslexia, and parents and carers supporting a child or family member navigating the challenges of dyslexia.

The collection contains beginner readers, hi-lo readers, fiction titles in dyslexia-friendly format and adult non-fiction titles offering information and support.



How do dyslexic-friendly books differ from regular books?

Dyslexia-friendly books are designed for accessibility and readability featuring the followng attributes:

  • Written in dyslexic font (Open Dyslexic, Dyslexie, etc.)

  • Larger font size

  • Printed on yellow or shaded paper to prevent glare

  • Thicker pages to eliminate bleed through

  • Increased spacing and wider margins

  • Shorter sentences and paragraphs.


Material in the collection

Beginner readers

The beginner readers selection includes a wide variety of phonics and decodable readers in dyslexic-friendly format. Decodable readers are an essential tool for the dyslexic learner. They encourage sounding out words using phonic decoding strategies rather than guessing from pictures or predicting from other cues. These methods can often difficult for children with dyslexia.

These books use simple patterns, introduce one or two concepts at a time and are 100% decodable. This means the reader can break down every word in the book to help build reading confidence and enjoyment.



Hi-lo readers

High-interest low-vocabulary readers are targeted towards middle and upper primary students, with high interest and age-appropriate themes at a lower reading level. They commonly feature simple sentences, controlled vocabulary, lower page counts, and short chapters.



Fiction

A variety of popular titles and series in dyslexia-friendly format are available for junior, young adult and adult readers. Additionally, young adult fiction also contains hi-lo chapter books for teens with similar attributes to the hi-lo readers.



Adult non-fiction

Current titles designed to offer support in understanding and managing dyslexia include:

  • What is dyslexia and how is it assessed?

  • Parenting children with dyslexia

  • Learning and teaching resources for children with dyslexia

  • Academic study skills, revision and assessment guides for high school or university students with dyslexia

  • Self-help books for adults with dyslexia, with strategies to help with all areas of daily living.



Who can use the collection?

The collection is available to all public libraries in Queensland.

RLQ/IKC libraries and members can request individual titles directly via the Aurora Montage catalogue.



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Last modified: June 2024