Dyslexia is a term commonly used for a specific learning difficulty or one of several specific learning difficulties which adversely affect reading and/or writing.
Early identification of children with significant literacy difficulties is critical to effective intervention and such children should be referred to an Educational Psychologist for a specific diagnosis as soon as possible.
Diagnosis should always be at the expense of LEAs, but in some of the less effective Authorities parents choose to speed the process by arranging for private assessment. Parents choosing to take the private route should carefully research the qualifications of practionners and the methodologies they employ - several well-marketed and expensive dyslexia interventions in recent years have proven ineffective or misguided.
Dyslexia Action are an established source of information on dyslexia and other reading difficulties in the UK.
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- Dyslexia Action
(Formerly the British Dyslexia Institute) Dyslexia Action is a national charity and the UK's leading provider of services and support for people with dyslexia and literacy difficulties.
- Durham Uni (CEM)
Research collated and undertaken by this university has challenged much of the current perceived wisdom regarding dyslexia. Although badly received in many circles, this work is essentially a call for more equitable use of resources and the implementation of properly validated assessment and intervention methodologies for all children with reading difficulties.
- Dyslexia Action Centres
This page lists local Dyslexia Action Centres throughout the UK.
- LD Online
LD Online is a US site providing information and advice to people with LD, their parents, professionals and educators. Focus is on LD in general but includes much on dyslexia and related SpLDs.
- Dyslexia Teacher
One of a collection of sites with a focus on teaching strategies, reference materials for teachers and useful links. See also Dyslexia Parent
- Iansyst - dyslexic.com
Site from a commercial company which specialises in assistive technologies which support LD individuals. Site includes access to demos of software for testing purposes.
- International Dyslexia Association
This site has a wealth of information for several audiences. A large collection of useful factsheets are available for free download.
- British Dyslexia Association
The BDA promotes early identification and support in schools to ensure opportunity to learn for dyslexic learners. They endeavour to represent the needs of dyslexic people on leaving school, in higher education and in work.
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