Specific to SpLD
Many of the organisations listed in this section have affiliations with CReSTeD but not all, they all offer support and advice in the area of Specific Learning Difficulties.
British Dyslexia Association
The voice of dyslexic people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. One of the world's leading dyslexia organisation.
www.bdadyslexia.org.uk; telephone BDA National Helpline: 0845 251 9002
Dyscalculia Network
The Dyscalculia Network CIC is a not for profit organisation that raises awareness of dyscalculia and maths difficulties. We provide the UK’s only exclusively dyscalculia specialist assessor and tutor directory, advise and empower adults with dyscalculia and maths difficulties, parents, educational professionals and employers.
We offer dyscalculia and maths difficulties training. We also help and advice on Maths Anxiety, a condition affecting many individuals irrespective of their abilities in maths.
We set up and run two key awareness days each year - Maths Anxiety Awareness Day and Dyscalculia Day. We are also co-hosts of the annual Dyscalculia Show. See our website for more information.
www.dyscalculianetwork.com; Contact: info@dyscalculianetwork.com
Dyslexia Action
Provides teacher training courses which specialise in dyslexia and SpLD.
www.dyslexiaaction.org.uk; telephone: 01784 222304
Dyslexia Assist
In summary Dyslexia Assist is a newly formed small charity set up by a group of parents who have struggled with supporting their children throughout their education. Our main aim is to share advice and learning tips in an informal and accessible way and invite others to work with us to build a relevant and useful resource for both parents and children. We have no shop, affiliation or request for donations.
Dyslexia Research Trust
An Oxford University based charity investigating new and effective approaches to reading problems. Their focus is on visual and auditory difficulties and how diet and nutrition affects behaviour. They support clinics for research and treatment, providing unbiased information about dyslexia.
www.dyslexic.org.uk; Telephone: 0118 958 5950
Dyslexia-SpLD Trust
The Dyslexia-SpLD-Trust, or the Trust, is a collaboration of voluntary and community organisations with funding from the Department for Education to provide reliable information to parents, teachers, schools and the wider sector. It acts as the important communication channel between government, leading dyslexia organisations, parents, schools, colleges, teachers and the sector.
www.thedyslexia-spldtrust.org.uk; telephone: 01344 381564
Dyslexia Scotland
Support people affected by dyslexia, and campaign on their behalf, in many different ways. Whether through their national helpline, branch network or online in the Members' area, raising awareness and campaigning for change.
www.dyslexiascotland.org.uk; telephone: National Helpline 0844 800 84 84
Dyslexia Scotwest
Dyslexia Scotwest is the main dyslexia organisation in the West of Scotland. We are an established and well-respected Charity with over 26 years experience and knowledge.
www.dyslexiasw.com; telephone: 0141 357 5700
Dyslexia A2Z
A website dedicated to raising awareness of specific learning difficulties. It is operated by Maria Chivers who is an international author on Dyslexia. Providing information on: Dyslexia; Dyscalculia; Dysgraphia; Dyspraxia; ADHD; Nonverbal Learning Disabilities (NLD); Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD); Speech and Language Therapy; Giftedness and Left-Handers.
www.dyslexiaa2z.com; email: enquiries@dyslexiaa2z.com
Dyspraxia Foundation
A UK charity that exists to help people to understand and cope with dyspraxia. They are a resource for parents, for teenagers and adults who have the condition, and for professionals who help all of them.
www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk; telephone: Helpline: 01462 454 986 (10 am - 1 pm) Mon - Fri
Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity
Provides services for individuals with dyslexia and specific learning difficulties. Specialist teacher training for teaching young people with dyslexia, adults with dyslexia, speech and language.
www.helenarkell.org.uk; telephone: 01252 792 400
Mary Mountstephen MA (SEN) Associate Member of British Dyslexia Association
Areas Covered: Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Specific Learning Difficulties, Developmental Delay, complex profiles.
Age range: 5 years old upwards.
Services: 1:1 assessments for students, with specialist assessments tailored to the specific needs of students with English as an additional language.
Advice and support for parents seeking school placements.
Training for teachers and schools.
Mary is based in the South West of England, but works nationally and internationally.
PATOSS
Helping all those concerned with the teaching and support of individuals with SpLD: dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADD and Aspergers syndrome.
With our new website parents, teachers and other professionals can:
Find tutors and assessors on-line
Book conferences and events
Access information about Specific Learning Difficulties
Download free resources
Purchase resources
The Good Schools Guide
The Good Schools Guide is the original and only truly independent, unbiased school review guide, founded 40 years ago by parents for parents. Because we know one size doesn’t fit all when it comes to education, our school reviews include essential and extensive details on SEND provision while our free to access articles help you understand your child’s diagnosis. For families needing more bespoke help to understand how best to support their child, our team of expert SEN consultants - who are also writers and reviewers for The Good Schools Guide - can use their first hand insights into hundreds of schools to advise on what the best educational pathway might be.