How to find out if your little brother has dyslexia and if he does, what to do about it?

Wow- I am impressed with your desire to handle this on your own. I homeschool my two sons, 14 and 11, and I can't imagine big brother trying to help little brother the way you are! My 11 year-old is dyslexic and he definatley has trouble reading and writing. Because we are not in the school system, we had him tested by a local expert in this area. I have tought him very successfully without special materials-he just needs lots of extra practice. Granted, he is not on the extreme end of the spectrum, so I have been able to work with him myself. I know others who have needed outside help- which your school should provide as previous posters have advised. In the meantime, you can take the time to read with him- a lot! I don't know how old your brother is, but he probably needs some work with phonics. Even at Wal Mart they have some phonics workbooks that are not bad - and cheap. You said your parents are Asian, I'm guessing they may not feel comfortable helping him in English. I can understand that. YOUR English however is very good! The best thing you can do for him is just read TO him and encourage him to keep trying. You are a good brother!