Dyslexia Resources
I have compiled a list of links and useful resources for parents of children with dyslexia, which I hope you will find useful:
Forms
- Background Questionnaire 2023
- Primary School Questionnaire 2023
- Secondary School Questionnaire 2023
- Assessment Information 2023
Books
- “Can I Tell You about Dyslexia? A guide for Friends, Family and Professionals” by Maureen Boon (Amazon).
- “It’s called Dyslexia” by J. Moore-Mallinos (Amazon).
- “Dyslexia and Parents” by Margaret Malpas (Amazon).
- Dyslexia – A parents guide to dyslexia, dyspraxia and other learning difficulties by Dy Valerie Muter and Dr Helen Likierman (Amazon).
Guides
Understanding Dyslexia – A Guide for Families – a version for parents/carers and children aged 7-11 and another for parents/carers and young people aged 11-16.
Videos
- www.youtube.com/user/bdadyslexia – YouTube channel of the British Dyslexia Association.
- What is dyslexia? – extract from TED-Ed Lesson by Kelli Sandman-Hurley, animation by Marc Christoforidis.
- See dyslexia differently – this animation from the British Dyslexia Association seeks to pre-empt misconceptions among young audiences by shedding light on the real challenges dyslexic children face whilst also acknowledging their strengths and potential.
- What is Dyslexia? Dyslexia Explained – reading expert, Margie Gillis, EdD, explains what dyslexia is.
Websites
- www.madebydyslexia.org – the website for a global charity, led by successful dyslexics. Their purpose is to help the world to understand, value and support dyslexia.
- bdadyslexia.org for information for parents and Dyslex.io – a one stop site for everything you need to know.
- http://hertsdyslexia.co.uk/help –
- http://hertsdyslexia.co.uk/information –
- https:/thecodpast.org/ – the Codpast is the one stop shop for adults with dyslexia. Here you will find the latest dyslexic developments, cutting edge assistive tech, time saving study skills and employment advice.
- www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/news – latest news and stories from the British Dyslexia Association.
- DAN – Dyselxia Adult Network – connecting adults with dyslexia in the UK.