Links
ACE
Advisory Centre for Education.
http://www.ace-ed.org.uk
Adult Dyslexia Organisation
UK national organisation, offering a wide range of information for adult dyslexics.
http://www.adult-dyslexia.org
Adult Dyslexia site
Useful site for adults with dyslexia.
http://www.dyslexia.org
Artist Dhyano
Dhyano dyslexic Media Artist and Performance Poet
http://www.dhyano.com
Being Dyslexic
Information, forums and reviews....in need of new members.
http://www.beingdyslexic.co.uk
Connexions Cornwall and Devon
For young people aged 13-19 - information and advice with education, work and training, as well as personal support (housing, health, money, relationships, rights etc.)
http://www.connexions-cd.org.uk
Cornwall Council
Information about education and services for children with special educational needs etc.
http://www.cornwall.gov.uk
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
Dyslexia Action
Information about dyslexia, teaching qualifications and courses, resources and other useful information.
http://www.dyslexiaaction.org.uk
Dyslexia Teacher
Information and resources about dyslexia for teachers.
http://www.dyslexia-teacher.com/
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
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
I have dyslexia
I have dyslexia - this is a social network for people with an interest in dyslexia.
http://www.ihavedyslexia.co.uk
Iansyst
Company specialising in assistive technology for dyslexics.
http://www.dyslexic.com/index.asp
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
Its me - dyslexics own stories
New website launched by Dyslexia Action aimed at giving dyslexics a chance to voice their own opinions and supported by Charlie Boorman - actor and adventurer who is himself dyslexic.
http://www.itsme.org.uk/
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
Nextstep
Adults aged 20 and over whether in work or unemployed, practical help and advice about learning and work, including where to get help if you have a disability.
http://www.nextstepsouthwest.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/
Parents Centre
Forums for parents on many issues including education and dyslexia.
http://www.parentscentre.gov.uk
PATOSS
Professional association of teachers with qualifications in teaching dyslexics - can provide list of qualified teachers.
http://www.patoss-dyslexia.org
SKILL
The National Bureau for Students with disabilities.
http://www.skill.org.uk
Sue Palmer
speaker on aspects of literacy, writer of text books and teaching materials, and independent consultant on educational matters (to the DfES, National Literacy Trust, Basic Skills Agency, numerous educational publishers and the BBC). Author of "Toxic Childhood".
http://www.suepalmer.co.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 Gift of Learning
The Gift of Learning is an online shop which aimsto provide fun, affordable learning resources for children with special educational needs.
http://www.thegiftoflearning.co.uk
The Hive
There is an excellent video clip that introduces the positive ethos of the site. Forums cover many topics encouraging the sharing of concerns and celebrations. There is a sense of community on this site providing information and inspiration.
http://www.beesthewrongwayround.com