Dyslexia
Student information project from Malacaster College. Thorough information on definitions and causes.
www.macalester.edu
Learn about Dyslexia
Information about what causes this difficulty in the brains ability to transfer images.
www.mamashealth.com
Dyslexia Teacher
For teachers of children and students with dyslexia; teaching methods, recognizing dyslexia, assessment, books, news, research and teachers' contributions. Of interest to both specialist and general teachers and lecturers.
www.dyslexia-teacher.com
KidsHealth: Dyslexia
Describes what dyslexia is, what it's like to have it, how people learn to read, and how dyslexic kids might need extra help.
kidshealth.org
The Reading Foundation
Canadian learning clinics provide intensive, one-on-one remedial programs in reading, spelling, comprehension and math. Offers services for learning disabilities including dyslexia.
www.readingfoundation.com
Maple Hayes School and Research Centre
Information for parents about dyslexia and associated conditions, and about the school, its educational techniques, and facilities. Includes OFSTED report.
www.dyslexia.gb.com
Dyslexia Action
Information about services including Dyslexia associated training, teaching and publication details. Local groups.
www.dyslexiaaction.org.uk
The Extra Lesson
Provides an individualised 1:1 intervention program by trained practitioners for children and adolescents with learning, and fine or gross motor problems, social or behavioural difficulties including ADD, ADHD, dyspraxia and dyslexia.
www.extralesson.com
AVKO Dyslexia Research Foundation
Provides a catalog of materials designed to help parents and teachers help the struggling reader learn to read. Also offerse in-services, free tutoring, and free downloads.
www.avko.org
Dyslexia and Learning Disorders
Resources provided by Dr. Garth Vaz, together with his own paper on assessment and treatment.
www.gvazmd.com
Davis Dyslexia and K-3 Reading Training Programs
Workshops and training for teachers, parents, and private therapists in Davis Dyslexia Correction and Davis Learning Strategies programs.
www.dyslexia.com
Child and Youth Health: Dyslexia - Coping With It
Tips for teens include how to help yourself, why exercise is important, getting support for school projects, and building self-esteem.
www.cyh.com
Spellwell Software
Special educational software for people with dyslexia, spelling, reading and numeracy problems.
www.spellwell.abelgratis.co.uk
Dyslexia Association (Hong Kong)
The Association was established in September 1995 and its two main aims are to increase awareness of specific learning difficulties and provide support to those affected by them.
www.dyslexia.org.hk
Dyslexia Association of Ireland
Information for adults, children and parents of children with learning difficulties.
www.dyslexia.ie
Dyslexia Association of Ireland
Dublin-based organization offering information about, and support for, dyslexia.
www.dyslexia.ie
Dyslexia Action
An educational charity for the assessment and teaching of people with dyslexia, and for the training of specialist teachers. Details of activities and nationwide network of centres.
www.dyslexiaaction.org.uk
Dyslexia Wales
Details of a course which helps solve learning problems encountered by dyslexics. Contact information.
www.dyslexiawales.com
Canadian Dyslexia Association
Information and resources for teachers, schools and parents whose child is dyslexic.
www.dyslexiaassociation.ca
The British Dyslexia Association
Offers advice, information and help to families, professionals and dyslexic individuals. Committed to raising awareness and understanding of dyslexia, and to effect change.
www.bdadyslexia.org.uk
Marburn Academy
Serving children of average to above average intellectual ability who are experiencing difficulty in school because of learning differences such as ADD or dyslexia. Columbus, OH.
www.marburnacademy.org
Stanbridge Earls School
Independent, co-educational, boarding and day school in Romsey, Hampshire, for pupils of 11 to 18, specialising in problems affecting those with dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties.
www.stanbridgeearls.hants.sch.uk
East Court School for Children with Dyslexia
Residential school for dyslexic boys and girls, 7-13 years olds, with some day places. Includes information about dyslexia, the school and the techniques they use.
www.eastcourtschool.co.uk
Living with an Invisible Disability
Provides links to (C)APD, dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, Autism, SID (DSI), Aspergers, hyperlexia, dyslexia, conferences, educational topics, and general LD resources. Also provides an Adult Chat room, and Kid's CAPD chat pages.
dolfrog4life.homestead.com
Orton Gillingham Phonics on CD-ROM
Remedial reading program for ages 7-adult reading at grades 0-4. Appropriate for those with dyslexia. Uses the Orton-Gillingham method.
www.jwor.com
The Reading Clinic
Treatment for reading, spelling, writing and comprehension disorders, including dyslexia, attention deficit disorders and other learning disabilities. Locations in Burlingame, Palo Alto, and Saratoga.
www.thereadingclinic.com
Read & Write Text Help Software
BrightEye's Read and Write Text to Speech software helps both teachers and students with special education, dyslexia, learning disabilities, and English as a second language.
www.readwritegold.com
Dyslexia Information
Information and resources, books, homework links, workpacks for parents and teachers and online activities for children.
www.dyslexia-information.com
Dyslexia
Information sheet compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. On definition, treatment and prognosis.
www.ninds.nih.gov
