Useful websites

The following websites have useful information about dyslexia and dyscalculia.

• The British Dyslexia Association
  http://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk

• Kent Dyslexia
  https://kentdyslexia.co.uk 
  – Wide range of resources and information about dyslexia

• Nessy
  www.nessy.com/uk/parents/dyslexia-information/6-ways-parents-can-help-dyslexia/ 
  - Suggestions on how parents can help their child with dyslexia

• Made by dyslexia
  https://www.madebydyslexia.org/ 
  - Inspiring videos and resources about dyslexia

• Parent Champions
  www.parentchampions.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/parentDyslexiaSecondaryBook-v2.pdf
  - A guide for parents, carers and young people

• Dyslexia.com
  www.dyslexia.com
  – useful website for technology to assist people with dyslexia

• Call Scotland
  www.callscotland.org.uk/downloads/posters-and-leaflets/ipad-apps-for-learners-with-dyslexia/
  - Regularly updated list of ipad apps which can support people with dyslexia

• Open Dyslexia
  www.opendyslexic.org/
  - Free dyslexic friendly font

• Studying with Dyslexia
  https://studyingwithdyslexiablog.co.uk/dyslexia-resources
  - Regularly updated blog with latest information, tips and resources

• RNIB Bookshare
  https://www.rnibbookshare.org/cms/me/parents-information
  - Free accessible textbooks and resources for learners with dyslexia, dyspraxia

• Dyslexia Assist
  https://dyslexia-assist.org.uk/ 
  - By parents for parents

• Dyslexia Podcast
  https://bulletmapacademy.com/dyslexia-explored/ 
  - Dyslexia explored podcast

• Oakabooks
  https://www.oakabooks.co.uk/ 
  - Dyslexia book company with useful free revision tips booklet

• Disability Students Allowance (DSA)
  https://www.gov.uk/disabled-students-allowances-dsas - government information about the DSA

• Abilitynet
  https://abilitynet.org.uk/news-blogs/what-expect-online-dsa-assessment - useful information about the DSA process

• The History of Dyslexia - Oxford University
  https://dyslexiahistory.web.ox.ac.uk/

• The battle over dyslexia - Guardian article
  https://www.theguardian.com/news/2020/sep/17/battle-over-dyslexia-warwickshire-staffordshire

  Supporting those with dyslexia booklet - TES
  https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/supporting-those-with-dyslexia-booklet-6309336

• Dyslexia: 'Mummy, am I stupid because I struggle to read?' - BBC News
  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-54177014

• Five multisensory activities you can do with your child at home - BBC Bitesize
  https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z8fdr2p

• Five ways to support your child with dyslexia at home - BBC Bitesize
  https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z6mts4j

• The story behind a very sweet (and very viral) poem about dyslexia
  https://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/article/a9b573e6-b604-425b-8a60-4c799cac6bfc