Useful Links
The British Dyslexia Association (BDA)
The BDA is the voice of dyslexic people. It aims 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 campaigns and lobbies for long lasting and sustainable change for the benefit of dyslexic people. It provides impartial and objective advice and support to dyslexic people and those with whom they come into contact, disseminates and shares best practice regionally, nationally and internationally and promotes research into issues surrounding the support and diagnosis of people with dyslexia.
The Professional Association for Teachers and Assessors of Students with Specific Learning Difficulties (PATOSS)
PATOSS aims to establish and maintain the professional the status of persons qualified to teach students with specific learning difficulties and promote a fuller understanding and recognition of specific learning difficulties b
The Dyslexia Action Shop (Online)
The Dyslexia Action Shop is an online store providing resources (book, games, software, learning materials) for parents of children with dyslexia and adults with dyslexia.
The Dyspraxia Foundation
The Dyspraxia Foundation is a registered charity which seeks to increase understanding of dyspraxia, particularly among professionals in health and education. The Dyspraxia Foundation aims to make the teaching and medical professions more aware of dyspraxia; and to spread understanding of how those who have the condition can be helped.
The Codpast
The Codpast is resource for students and adults with dyslexia, including blogs, videos and podcasts.
SpLD Assessment Standards Committee (SASC)
SASC aims to support and advance standards in SpLD assessment, training and practice and encourage improvements in best practice in the assessment of specific learning difficulties.
The Dyslexia SpLD Trust
The Dyslexia-SpLD-Trust is a collaboration of voluntary and community organisations with funding from the Department for Education to provide information to parents, teachers and schools. It acts as a communication channel between government, leading dyslexia organisations, parents, schools, colleges, teachers and the sector.
Crossbow Education
Crossbow Education sell a selection multi sensory and visual stress resources suitable for dyslexia teaching and support.