links - dyslexia matters

http://www.dyslexia.org.uk/articles.php?page=booklet	This Resouce Booklet, supported by Iansyst, has some excellent information and useful contacts. The booklet (in pdf format) can be downloaded for free.
http://www.bigbrainz.com/index.php	The best times table game I have come across. Excellent graphics, very addictive. Hint for the none games player, jump down the hole in the floor in the first section!
http://www.ddat.co.uk/default.aspx	The Dore Programme is an exercise-based treatment that deals with the root causes of dyslexia.
http://www.jcq.org.uk/	Represents UK examinations bodies. Advises Access Arrangements and Special Consideration for eligible students.
http://www.ace-ed.org.uk/advice/booklets/GettingExtraHelp.html	Part of the Advisory Centre for Education's website. Useful page on how to approach schools if you have concerns about your child's progress.
http://www.coolfreesoftware.com/wordsearch/index.shtml	Easily generate a random wordsearch with the words you specify or with the included word lists. Submitted by Keith Bingham
The Listening Program https://www.advancedbrain.com/Article_Skeptic_to_Convert.asp	Interesting article by Dilys Treharne, a speech and language therapist teaching developmental disorders at the Department of Human Communication, University of Sheffield. Further links to the programme are: http://apd.apduk.org/managapd.htm or watch a video from an Australian TV programme. http://learning-solutions.co.uk/video.php
http://www.partnersineducation.co.uk/	Margaret Bevan and Valerie Hammond set up Partners in Education in 1997. They provide training for all those involved in education: teachers, teaching assistants, parents, lecturers, speech therapists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and psychologists.
http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/primary/faqs/inclusion/56233/	Interesting tips for children struggling with mathematics.
http://www.ruthmiskinliteracy.com/	Although Read Write Inc. is a fully integrated reading and writing programme, the structure is firmly based in synthetic phonics. Synthetic phonics is simply the ability to convert a letter or letter group into sounds that are then blended together into a word. These words are embedded in lovely stories so children can read books independently.
http://www.braingym.org.uk	Brain Gym® is an educational, movement based programme which uses simple movements to integrate the whole brain, senses and body, preparing the person with the physical skills they need to learn effectively.
http://www.kumon.co.uk	Kumon offer individualised after-school study programmes designed to help children of all ages and abilities to fulfil their potential in maths and English.
http://linkwordlanguages.com	One of the hardest tasks I have faced as a dyslexic is "learning a second language". This site claims to teach the basics of a foreign language in 10 hours. There are demos available to try the system. Try it and see!
http://www.barringtonstoke.co.uk	Barrington Stoke is an award-winning publisher that specialises exclusively in fiction and resources for reluctant, dyslexic, disenchanted and under-confident readers and their teachers
http://www.ceriumvistech.co.uk/9.htm	Coloured overlays and lens Cerium Visual Technologies are specialist optometrists who use coloured overlays to help dyslexics.
http://www.dyslexia-teacher.com/	Dyslexia information and resources for helping dyslexic pupils and students.
http://www.gifteddyslexic.com	Learn to harness your gift with the Davis methods to overcome your learning difficulties.
http://www.dyslexia-inst.org.uk	The Dyslexia Institute works to ensure that all individuals with dyslexia are identified and educated to allow them to be successful by: providing accurate assessment and the most appropriate teaching working to influence and improve the practice of mainstream educational services for children and adults with dyslexia, through specialist teacher training, the development of high quality teaching tools, the evaluation of teaching methods to achieve better practice, and by improving awareness and understanding of dyslexia.
http://www.audiblox2000.com/uk/	Audiblox is a system of cognitive exercises, aimed at the development of foundational learning skills.
http://www.ldonline.org/	useful link for parents who want to know what they can do to help.
http://www.copernic.com/	Download this trial version, free of charge, and make the most of your valuable reading time.
http://www.oaasis.co.uk	Office for Advice, Assistance, Support & Information on Special needs. Lots of information and links about "Learning Disabilities" including dyslexia and dyspraxia.
http://www.listening-books.org.uk/	Listening books service available to dyslexics. 6 tapes (about 2 complete stories) are sent and returned by post. No time limit set for return, and no postage to pay for return if dyslexic.
http://www.iamdyslexic.com/	An interesting site by a young dyslexic.
http://www.channel4.com/life/microsites/D/dyslexia/	Channel 4's very informative site.
http://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/	The British Dyslexia Association website. The BDA is the voice of dyslexic people. We offer advice, information and help to families, professionals and dyslexic individuals. We are working to raise awareness and understanding of dyslexia, and to effect change.
http://www.dyslexia.com http://www.iansyst.co.uk/	iANSYST site - dyslexic.com aims to be the UK's one-stop-shop to meet the technology needs of dyslexic people of all ages.
http://www.skill.org.uk	National Bureau for Students with Disabilities. Skill promotes opportunities for young people and adults with any kind of disability in post-16 education, training and employment across the UK.
http://www.dfee.gov.uk/studentsupport/	Higher education student support web site. Lots of useful leaflets and information about accessing higher education.

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