Links and resources
Our leaflets and guides
Longer guides
Shorter leaflets
- What is Dyslexia? pdf
- How teachers can help pdf
- Ideas for dyslexia friendly formats pdf
- Dyslexia and Visual Issues pdf
Dyslexia Scotland Resource Centre
The centre, based at our head office in Stirling, has a wide selection of books, materials and research documents on dyslexia. Anyone can look at our resources, and Dyslexia Scotland members can borrow from this centre too.
If you’d like to visit the centre, give us a call on 01786 44 66 50 or email info@dyslexiascotland.org.uk.
USEFUL WEBSITES
Dyslexia organisations supporting people with dyslexia
British Dyslexia Association (BDA)
The BDA is working for a dyslexia-friendly society.
www.bdadyslexia.org.uk
Dyslexia Scotwest
For everyone affected by dyslexia in the west of Scotland.
www.dyslexiasw.com
Dyslexia websites
Being Dyslexic
A useful site featuring a forum.
www.beingdyslexic.co.uk
The Dyslexia Research Trust - www.dyslexic.org.uk
Xtraordinary People
Raising awareness and funding dyslexia training for teachers.
www.xtraordinarypeople.com
Dyslexia shops
The Dyslexia Shop
The Dyslexia Shop sells books and other resources, and donates
a percentage of its profits to Dyslexia Scotland.
www.thedyslexiashop.co.uk
Other websites
CALL Scotland
Communication Aids for Language and Learning
www.callscotland.org.uk
CHIP+
CHIP+ – Children in the Highlands Information Point – provides information, advice and support to families who have a child with a disability or special needs. They also support the professionals who work with them.
www.childreninthehighlands.com
ENQUIRE
The Scottish Advice Service for Additional Support for Learning
www.enquire.org.uk
Food and Behaviour Research
A charity providing research on the link between nutrition and behaviour.
www.fabresearch.org
for Scotland's Disabled Children (fSDC)
A coalition of organisations and individuals set up to secure rights and justice for disabled children and young people. Dyslexia Scotland is an active member of this coalition.
University of Nottingham
For teachers and tutors supporting pupils with dyslexia.
www.nottingham.ac.uk/dyslexia/teaching/
Young Scot
Help with life’s big decisions for young people aged 11 - 26.
www.youngscot.net
Other learning difficulties
Dyscalculia
There are a number of sites covering this subject:
Highland Developmental Coordination Disorder Group
Support for parents of children with developmental coordination disorders.
www.hdcd.org.uk
The Dyspraxia Foundation
Provides information on the learning difficulty dyspraxia.
www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk
The National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service (ADDISS)
This organisation provides information and resources on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder to parents, people with the condition, teachers and health professionals.
www.addiss.co.uk
The Scottish Society for Autism
Information and support for people with and affected by autism.
www.autism-in-scotland.org.uk
Speech and language
Association For All Speech Impaired Children
Advice and resources on speech impairment
www.afasic.org.uk
ASLTIP
The Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Practice
www.helpwithtalking.com
Learning and technology
AbilityNet Scotland
Help with technology for anyone with learning difficulties.
www.abilitynet.org.uk
Assist - IT
Training on technologies that help people with dyslexia in their work.
www.assist-IT.org.uk
Eduapps
The site includes a newly launched free toolbar, MyStudyBar. This floating toolbar supports learners with literacy difficulties/dyslexia.
iANSYST
Discover software and hardware suitable for people with dyslexia.
www.dyslexic.com
Home Schooling
Education Otherwise
Advice for families whose children are being educated outside school.
www.education-otherwise.org
Schoolhouse
For parents and young people starting out in home education.
www.schoolhouse.org.uk
Audio books
Calibre
Calibre Audio Library provides a free nationwide postal service of audio books.
www.calibre.org.uk
Listening Books
A postal library of audio books.
www.listening-books.org.uk
Professional bodies
British Psychological Society
Provides contact details for registered psychologists.
www.bps.org.uk
CReSTeD
The Council for the Registration of Schools Teaching Dyslexic Pupils
www.crested.org.uk
PATOSS
Professional Association of Teachers of Students with Specific Learning Difficulties
www.patoss-dyslexia.org
Scottish Council of Independent Schools
Information on independent schools in Scotland.
www.scis.org.uk
Further reading
Within our Guides there are recommended books for further reading. If you would like advice about which may benefit you more, call the Helpline on 0844 800 8484.
- NHS factsheet on dyslexia – www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Dyslexia
If you or someone you know has dyslexia, you can also get support from your local branch.
