Resources and Further Reading

1) Useful organisations		11) Decodable Books
2) Assessments		12)
3) Spelling resources		13)
4) Lesson Plans		14) Maths Books and Teaching Aids
5) Phonic Games		15)
6)		16) Sound Reading System
7) Online Videos		17) Miscellaneous Books
8)		18) What NOT to do
9) Reference Books		19) Web Sites
10) Reading resources and programmes		20) Room 101

1) Useful organisations

The British Dyslexia Association
www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/
The BDA takes a conventional view of dyslexia: 'a difference in the brain area that deals with language'. It has a network of local support groups throughout the country and produces a magazine for members. Your area's contact person may be able to recommend a specialist dyslexia tutor or an independent educational psychologist practicing locally.

Dyspraxia Foundation
http://www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk
Dyspraxia is informally known as 'clumsy-child' syndrome. Look for speech articulation problems, body sensitivities, poor handwriting and finding gross and fine motor skills hard to learn.

Education Otherwise
www.education-otherwise.org
National home education organisation with informal support network.

Home Education Advisory Service
www.heas.org.uk
Independent organisation providing information and advice on all aspects of home education.

National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC)
www.nagcbritain.org.uk
Advice and support for families with gifted children from 18 months to 14yrs.

Open College of the Arts.
www.oca-uk.com
Uses Open University methods and has no entry requirements or age restrictions. Courses on offer may include drawing, painting, music, photography, textiles, sculpture, garden design and dance.

Reading Reform Foundation
Walnut House, Floreat Gardens, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 6AW
Tel. 01635 524911 www.rrf.org.uk
Highly Recommended. Forum of experts on reading matters. Message Board and FREE newsletters available on the website.
Committee members: Geraldine Carter, Jennifer Chew OBE, Jim Curran, Maggie Downie, Lesley Drake, Susan Godsland, Debbie Hepplewhite, Sue Lloyd, Prof. Diane McGuinness, Ruth Miskin, Fiona Nevola, Elizabeth Nonweiler.