Links and resources

There are lots of resources and organisations out there dedicated to dyslexia and other learning differences. Explore the links below to find out more.

Our leaflets and guides

Longer guides

Shorter leaflets

The following links to ENQUIRE factsheets and guides will give you general information about additional support needs, mediation and dispute resolution. ENQUIRE is the Scottish advice service for additional support for learning and is managed by Children in Scotland and funded by the Scottish Government.

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, using our online catalogue.

If you’d like to visit the centre, give us a call on 01786 44 66 50 or email resourcecentre@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

Adult Dyslexia Organisation
An organisation that specifically supports dyslexic adults www.adult-dyslexia.org

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.

http://www.fsdc.org.uk/

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

CPD Find

CPD Find is a database of continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities from providers all over Scotland and beyond.

Click the following link for more details: http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/cpdfind/

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.

www.eduapps.org

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

COSCA
Provides contact details of counsellors throughout Scotland. It also has an excellent film called 'Person to Person' which is COSCA's guide to counselling. View it on the website:
www.cosca.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