Dyslexia – Help, Support & Advice

Dyslexia – Help, Support & Advice

There are a lot of people that can give you help and support for dyslexia. You will find some below:

National Literacy Trust

The National Literacy Trust links home, school and the wider community to inspire learners and create opportunities for everyone. We support those who work with learners through our innovative programmes, information and research. We bring together key organisations to lead literacy promotion in the UK
www.literacytrust.org

British Dyslexia Association
is the voice of dyslexic people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. One of the world’s leading dyslexia organisations.
www.bdadyslexia.org.uk

Helen Arkell Centre
Learning difficulties, specialist teacher training for teaching individuals with dyslexia, adults with dyslexia, speech and language.
www.arkellcentre.org.uk

Davis Dyslexia Association
International: Creative talents and learning disabilities; effective methods to teach reading and overcome academic problems.
www.dyslexia.com

The International Dyslexia Association
Formerly the Orton Dyslexia Association. Provides resources for professionals and families dealing with individuals with reading disabilities.
www.dyslexiaida.com

Dyslexic.com
Software for dyslexia, talking computers, text to speech synthesis, speech recognition and TextHelp.
www.dyslexia.com

Levinson Medical Centre for Learning Disabilities
is dedicated to resolving misconceptions of dyslexia and related attention deficit and anxiety disorders.
www.dyslexiaonline.com

Bristol Dyslexia Centre
Find out more about dyslexia and famous dyslexics—online learning/teaching system with cartoons, games, fun resources, Nessy and Silly Bull.
www.dyslexiacentre.co.uk

Dyslexia Research Trust
A charity was established to support research into the nature and causes of developmental dyslexia and to help children with visually impaired dyslexic problems.
www.dyslexic.org.uk

Bangor Dyslexia Unit
brief details on the Bangor University Dyslexia Unit.
www.dyslexia.bangor.ac.uk

Learning Disabilities & Mental Health
The experiences resulting from having a learning disability increases the likelihood of having a mental health problem. A 2007 study found that 20-40% of people with learning disabilities had a mental health problem. Learning Disabilities & Mental Health

Indigo Dyslexia Centre
Charity, helping parents of dyslexic children and adults.
www.indigodyslexiacentre.co.uk

(Crested) – The Council for the Registration of Schools Teaching Dyslexic Pupils
Very useful with lots of advice.
www.crested.org.uk

The National Association for the REgistration of Schools Teaching Dyslexic Pupils (NASEN)
NASEN aims to promote the education, training advancement and development of all those with special educational needs.
www.nasen.org.uk

The Dyslexia Institute (Dyslexia Action)
Dyslexia Action is a national charity and the UK’s leading provider of services and support for dyslexia and literacy difficulties.
www.dysexiaaction.org.uk

Education Otherwise
A self-help group of families involved in home education.
www.education-otherwise.org

European Dyslexia Association (International)
Assists to develop support for dyslexic people in their educational, social and cultural integration into society.
www.eda.co.uk

Dyslexia Association of Ireland
It aims to promote awareness of Specific Learning Disability (SLD/Dyslexia) and serve the needs of people with this difficulty.
www.dyslexia.ie.

World Dyslexia Network Foundation (WDNF)
For international contacts and project details.
www.icdri.org