Dyslexia
Further information and training
British Dyslexia Association
The British Dyslexia Association (BDA)
The BDA is the voice of dyslexic people. They aim to influence the government and other institutions to promote a dyslexia-friendly society that enables dyslexic people of all ages to reach their full potential.
The hacks on this website help with the day-to-day management of dyslexia.
Find out how to manage -
Using technology.
Optimising the things dyslexics interact with every day.
Turning a mobile phone into a dyslexia 'helping' tool.
Putting the dyslexic brain into the right frame of mind.
Having fun and enjoying being a dyslexic learner
Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre
Helen Arkell offers dyslexia support and advice to anyone who may need it, whether they think they have dyslexia or care for someone who may have dyslexia. Support children and adults alike.
The Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity is one of the leading specialist centres in the UK, not only directly supporting people with dyslexia, but training the dyslexia specialists and teachers of tomorrow.
The story of the founder Helen Arkell and the story of dyslexia support and provision in the UK, is one of a fascinating struggle against prejudice and ignorance that changed the perception of educationalists, the medical profession, and administrators alike
Nasen is the National Association for Special Educational Needs – a charitable membership organisation that exists to support and champion those working with, and for, children and young people with SEND and learning differences.
Nasen achieves this by providing free resources and support for their members, leading targeted programmes and projects to deliver widespread improvements, and offering a structured programme of professional development, accredited training and conferences as well as a package of SEND services throughout the UK and internationally.
Driver Youth Trust is a charity founded in 2007 by Sarah and Mark Driver – parents of three children with dyslexia – dedicated to ensuring every child with literacy difficulties is supported through education.
Driver Youth Trust resources are designed to address common literacy difficulties and help teachers better support their learners. Browse through their literacy hub or find quick-fix solutions in their ‘top tips’ section.
Interventions for literacy
Interventions for Literacy is a resource site for parents and practitioners.
Trust colleagues collaboratively developed the resource in response to recommendations from Sir Jim Rose’s (CBE) Review 2009 .
This work is based on Professor Greg Brooks’ “What Works For Pupils With Literacy Difficulties”.
Interventions included are those that are readily available and have been quantitatively evaluated in the UK
CENMAC is a team of specialists who support children and young people with assistive technology to access the curriculum and/or to communicate.
CENMAC is a unique service offering assessments, reviews and the loan of equipment. They work across the Greater London area, with children and young people aged 2 to 25 with Education Health and Care Plans in mainstream education, special schools, and those who are home-educated.
