ADDitude Magazine
Why it helps: Since dyslexia often co-occurs with ADHD and Executive Function issues (the "clogged funnel"), this resource offers excellent, practical advice on organizing homework, managing time, and regulating emotions.
Best for: Practical strategies for the chaotic "homework hour."
Wrightslaw
Why it helps: Navigating IEPs and 504 plans becomes more complex as children get older. This site provides accurate legal information about your child’s rights to accommodations (like extra time or audiobooks) in public schools.
Best for: Preparing for school meetings.
Understood.org
Why it helps: This is widely considered the most parent-friendly resource on the web. They have specific sections for "Tweens and Teens," covering not just reading, but the social and emotional challenges of middle school.
Best for: Quick articles on anxiety, executive function, and explaining dyslexia to your child.
The International Dyslexia Association
Why it helps: The gold standard for scientific accuracy. Their "Provider Directory" can help you find local Academic Language Therapists or Educational Psychologists.
Best for: Fact sheets to share with hesitant teachers or family members who don't understand the diagnosis.
The Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity
Why it helps: Founded by Drs. Sally and Bennett Shaywitz, this site focuses heavily on the "Sea of Strengths" model—the idea that dyslexia is an island of weakness surrounded by high intelligence and creativity.
Best for: Success stories of adults with dyslexia to inspire your child.
Learning Ally
Why it helps: These are vast libraries of audiobooks (including textbooks) specifically for students with print disabilities. They allow your child to "ear-read" the same books their peers are reading, closing the vocabulary gap.
Best for: keeping up with the 5th-grade curriculum without exhaustion.