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Useful Websites

Useful websites with further information and resources to support children and adults with Dyslexia

Advisory Centre for Education

http://www.ace-ed.org.uk

Barrington Stoke

Book for readers such as dyslexics which are high interest low reading age to encourage reluctant readers. Also books for parents and resources for schools.
http://www.barringtonstoke.co.uk/

Cornwall Council – Cognition and Learning Service

The Cognition and Learning Service (C&L) is one of several Special Educational Need Support Services which are part of the Cornwall Council ‘Education and Early Years’ directorate.

The Service supports schools in ensuring the effective inclusion, achievement and progression of children and young people with Cognition and Learning needs.  The Service works with learners with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD – including dyslexia) and Moderate (or general) Learning Difficulties (MLD – including Down’s syndrome).

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/education-and-learning/schools-and-colleges/special-educational-needs-file/information-advice-and-support/council-services/cognition-and-learning-service/

Crossbow Education

Company selling useful education games including coloured overlays and pastel coloured exercise books.
http://www.crossboweducation.com/

Dragon Fly Teaching

Sally Collard (née Raymond) is qualified and experienced in the subject of dyslexia. She has written a number of books and enjoys her work providing individual tuition for dyslexic children teacher training and courses for parents. Her website has useful information for parents.

http://www.dragonflyteaching.org/wp/

Dyslexia Action

Information about dyslexia, teaching qualifications and courses, resources and other useful information.
http://www.dyslexiaaction.org.uk

Dyslexia House Association

The Dyslexia House Association is a web based charity run by volunteers. It has been set up to provide information for people with an interest in Dyslexia. Lots of useful information under the Literacy section.
http://www.medwaydys.org/index.html

Dyslexia Information Group – In Tamworth and CDA friend

Dyslexia Information Group – In Tamworth Dig-iT provides advice and support for people with Dyslexia of all ages and their families in the Tamworth and South Staffordshire area. Useful website and Dyslexia Cornwall friend.
http://dig-itam.weebly.com/index.html

Dyslexic Shop

Online shop selling Educational games, pastel coloured exercise books and other learning aids.
https://www.thedyslexiashop.co.uk/

dysTalk

dysTalk is about helping your child to learn better. It includes the latest advice on learning with lots of talks from professional you can watch online, also a forum, useful resources, articles etc.
http://www.dystalk.com

Education Otherwise

Education Otherwise, a UK charity offering information and support to home educated children and their parents.

https://www.educationotherwise.org/

Family Information Services Directory

Includes information about the support and provision that families can expect for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND); covers support and provision for children and young people with and without an Education, Health and Care Plan or Statement of SEN (special educational need).
http://www.cornwallfisdirectory.org.uk/kb5/cornwall/fsd/localoffer.page

Famous Dyslexics

Fascinating lists of famous people with the gift of dyslexia.
http://www.dyslexia.com/qafame.htm

Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre

Dyslexia organisation with information on courses, teaching, publications etc.
http://www.arkellcentre.org.uk

Iansyst

Company specialising in assistive technology for dyslexics.
https://www.iansyst.co.uk/

International Dyslexia Association

The IDA is committed to helping parents and education professionals, to address the unique needs of dyslexics of all ages and also those with other learning differences.
http://www.interdys.org

Independent Parental Special Education Advice

IPSEA offers free and independent legally based information, advice and support to help get the right education for children and young people with all kinds of special educational needs (SEN) and disabilities. Very useful website with updates on the changes to the new Code of Practice.
http://www.ipsea.org.uk

Learning Development Aids

LDA specialises in educational resources to support pupils with special educational needs and resources which cover: Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dyspraxia, Autism, ADHD, Handwriting and Fine Motor skills and Gross Motor Skills.
http://www.ldalearning.com

National Association of Education Needs (NASEN)

Aims to promote the development of children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and support those who work with them.
http://www.nasen.org.uk

Oliver West and Footnotes

Oliver West’s Footnotes are ideal for learners who find traditional classroom ‘linear-lexical’ teaching methods challenging. Dyslexic learners often see dramatic breakthroughs in the development of their communication and learning skills as they begin to use visual strategies as an aid to understanding and internalising verbal and written cues.
http://www.oliverwestfootnotes.com/

PATOSS

Professional association of teachers with qualifications in teaching dyslexics – can provide list of qualified teachers.
http://www.patoss-dyslexia.org

Reading from Scratch

Useful site for adults with dyslexia.
http://www.dyslexia.org

Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)

SENDIASS offer a free, confidential and impartial service, provided at arms length from the local authority.  They provide information, advice and support relating to special educational needs and disability (SEND) provided by professionally trained Advisers
Support through the statutory processes relating to Statements of Special Educational Needs and the new Education Health, and Care (EHC) needs assessment and planning.
They offer practical support to find the answers to your questions in relation to education, health and social care services.

https://www.cornwallsendiass.org.uk/

The British Dyslexia Association

U.K. national organisation, offering a wide range of information for parents, dyslexic adults and parents.
http://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk

The Codpast

The Codpast is a fresh and contemporary resource for students and adults with Dyslexia.

http://www.thecodpast.org/
(see also http://www.buzanworld.com/)

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