Written by Sandie Barrie Blackley, MA/CCC
Published on December 8, 2020
Blog Posts, Dyslexia, Dyslexia Advice, Dyslexia and Parenting
Who’s on your gift list this year? If you’re shopping for children with dyslexia or other learning differences, we’re here to help!
In our Lexercise Gift Guide, we have assembled a list of toys, books, magazines, and other tools that are both fun and practical. There are suggestions here for ages 1 year to adult and plenty of options for school-age kids as well as games the whole family can play. Your dyslexic child will enjoy these gifts so much, that they might not even notice they are becoming better readers and spellers at the same time!
1) Amazon Book Box Ages 1 – 12
2) Dyslexic Legends Ages 1 – 12
3) Playdoh Shape and Learn Letters Ages 2 – 9
4) Finger Focus Highlighters Ages 4 – 8
5) Hot Dots Jr. Ages 5 – 8
6) Bananagrams Word Game Ages 7+
7) Apple iPad Ages 5 – adult
8) Learning Ally Audiobook Membership Ages 6+
9) Audiobook Subscription Ages 6+
10) Sight Word Swat Game Ages 5+
11) National Geographic Kids Magazine Ages 6 – 9
12) Phonics Dominoes Ages 6 – 8
13) 100 Kid’s Books Scratch Off Poster Ages 6+
14) C-Pen Reader Ages 6+
15) Mad Libs Ages 8 – 12
16) Gigantagrams Ages 8+
17) Simon Electronic Memory Game Ages 8 – Teen
18) Apple AirPods Ages 11 – adult
19) Motivational Bracelet Ages 12+
20) Celebrate neurodiversity hoodie Ages 10+
We hope you’ve found something wonderful here for holidays or birthdays.
Special recognition to Amanda Bush, and a big “Thank you!” to all the dyslexia therapists, who helped put this list together.
Lexercise’s Chief Knowledge Officer (CKO) and ASHA fellow, brings a wealth of expertise in speech-language pathology and 40+ years of literacy instruction. Her background in teaching and curriculum development provides Lexercise with a solid foundation in evidence-based practices. Sandie’s profound understanding of learning disabilities and her commitment to inclusive education drive the company’s innovative approach to literacy.
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