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The Tennessee Branch of the International Dyslexia Association (TN IDA) is a volunteer non-profit organization that was formed to increase awareness in the state of Tennessee about Dyslexia, a learning difference that affects up to 20% of the U.S. population. TNIDA is a state-level organization charged with carrying out the mission and goals of the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) and promoting activities related to dyslexia awareness, appropriate reading instruction, testing and tutoring information. IDA and its members are the leading resource for individuals with dyslexia, their families, teachers, and educational professionals around the world. We invite you to join our work and become a member of IDA and thus an affiliation with TNIDA.

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The IDA Dyslexia Definition (2025):

For more information on the International Dyslexia Association’s 2025 Dyslexia Definition, follow the link below:

Dyslexia Definition Project 2025

Read the IDA’s flagship publication, Annals of Dyslexia

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Structured Literacy Symposium 12/9 from 6:30-8:00 pm EST (registration is required, but the event is free!):

Dec. 10, 2025: 

Registration is required, but the event is free!

“One constant is that this and future definitions reflect the best that science has to offer.” – Dr. Hugh Catts

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how and why the International Dyslexia Association has released a NEW definition of dyslexia from steering committee members, Dr. Charley Haynes and Dr. Hugh Catts. Sign up to reserve your spot to attend 7:00-8:30 EST, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025.

https://ga.dyslexiaida.org/event/2025-definition-explained/

This free webinar is presented by the IDA Southern Region Branches: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

“Dyslexia is a specific learning disability characterized by difficulties in word reading and/or spelling that involve accuracy, speed, or both and vary depending on the orthography. These difficulties occur along a continuum of severity and persist even with instruction that is effective for the individual’s peers. The causes of dyslexia are complex and involve combinations of genetic, neurobiological, and environmental influences that interact throughout development. Underlying difficulties with phonological and morphological processing are common but not universal, and early oral language weaknesses often foreshadow literacy challenges. Secondary consequences include reading comprehension problems and reduced reading and writing experience that can impede growth in language, knowledge, written expression, and overall academic achievement. Psychological well-being and employment opportunities also may be affected. Although identification and targeted instruction are important at any age, language and literacy support before and during the early years of education is particularly effective.” – Adopted by the IDA Board of Directors on October 22, 2025

REGISTER for IDA-TN Winter RISE Virtual Webinar Series focusing on LANGUAGE LINKS – The Overlap of Dyslexia, DLD, Dyscalculia, and Dysgraphia (February 7 and February 21, 2026) – scan the QR code to register

What is Dyslexia?

Discounts on conferences and professional education for parents

and professionals. This is your year! JOIN NOW!

As a member of IDA, you will be equipped with the latest information to best position you to advocate for your child or yourself, teach students with reading difficulties, and support the people in your life with dyslexia. Your membership includes exclusive access to our extraordinary community of researchers, teachers, professionals, and parents. Your membership supports teacher preparation and training in Structured Literacy instruction which will help thousands of children in the years to come.

Contact Us!

Call 901-468-3611 or email us at tnidaorg@gmail.com