Dyslexia Resources
Scroll down for our list of my favourite dyslexia resources, charities and organisations who are making a difference to the lives of young people and adults who are dyslexic.
Therapeutic Counselling with John Hicks
Are you experiencing difficult emotions associated with dyslexia, parenting a dyslexic child or have a young person in your family who is struggling emotionally? Having a safe and confidential space to explore difficult emotions can be empowering in taking positive steps forward. Click the button below to find out more and arrange a chat with National Counselling Society accredited therapeutic counsellor, John Hicks.
The Parenting Dyslexia Facebook Support Group
Parenting Dyslexia is a support for families that are experiencing dyslexia whether it is a child or parent. John Hicks is a parenting coach that works with families to build confidence and self esteem as well as help parents find the resources they need to support their children through education
The British Dyslexia Association
The BDA is the voice of dyslexic people. We aim to influence government and other institutions to promote a dyslexia friendly society, that enables dyslexic people of all ages to reach their full potential.
The BDA promotes early identification of specific learning difficulties (SpLD) and support in schools to ensure opportunity to learn for dyslexic learners.
Twinkl Inclusion
Twinkl Inclusion provides innovative resources that are designed to help parents and teachers support children with individualised needs. These resources cover everything from SEND and EAL to SALT and pastoral care. All of Twinkl Inclusion’s products have been developed by specialists, ensuring they are trustworthy and adhere to government legislation. Every school should be an inclusive one. Twinkl Inclusion is working to make this happen. Click here to find out more
International Dyslexia Learning Solutions(IDL)
International Dyslexia Learning Solutions (IDLS) provides specialist multi-sensory software programmes to schools around the world. Our main goal is to provide learning support to those most in need and our software is used by thousands of children across the globe. Our software was developed to support the growing number of young people who are falling through the gaps in literacy and numeracy.
Dyslexia Tuition and Assessment in the North West - Dyslexic Stars
Sarah Guest is the chair of the Chester PATOSS Group and is an accredited assessor for Dyslexia. she sometimes writes on this blog so she is well worth a mention here in this resources page!
Dyslexia Assist
My good friend Valerie Shaikly runs the Dyslexia Assist website which supports parents too. Her work to collate useful information for parents of dyslexic children is exemplary and is a valuable resource. She has been a real supporter of my work and I am very pleased to include her website in our resources section.
I can't recommend this enough to you!
Dyslexia Tuition in the Peak District with Georgina Smith
A long term collaborator with The Studying With Dyslexia Blog, Georgina Smith is a Leek based dyslexia tutor and assessor who has written her own multi sensory programme to support language and literacy.
Georgina is also the co organiser of The SEN Jigsaw Conference which happens every year.
Dyslexia Unwrapped
Check out this wonderful resource from Dyslexia Scotland which is specifically for young people.
Even if you are not in Scotland I am sure that this website will be useful to you.
SEND Group
Arran Smith regularly presents webinars about special educational needs with some of the most well-known experts in this field.
Definitely worth checking out the schedule and listening in.
Positive Dyslexia
Positive Dyslexia was set up in 2016 in order to raise awareness of dyslexia and co-occuring difficulties and support the needs of both Adults and Children. Positive Dyslexia can also help employers, schools and parents.
Positive Dyslexia is lead by Katrina Cochrane who has spent nearly 25 years in education and this is her 20th year as a a Dyslexia Specialist.
Positive Dyslexia can provide dyslexia support across the UK.
Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity
A great source or resources and dyslexia courses all focused around dyslexia.
RNIB Bookshare
The RNIB Bookshare is an awesome resource for students struggling to read textbooks for whatever reason. Schools can apply, for free, to join the service and electronic versions of curriculum-based textbooks can be downloaded and read out using a PC.
This blog particularly recommends using SprintPlus software to read out PDF books.
Lorna Woolley - Educational Advisor
Lorna is an independent educational advisor helping parents to find high quality independent educational settings for their children's additional needs.
Approachable and with a wealth of knowledge that comes from working in education Lorna is a great person to check in with if you need to find the right specialist college for your child.
Surbiton Dyslexia Parents and Carers Support Group
Sarah Richardson leads a group of dedicated parents to support the parents and carers.
