Generic resources

‘Social story’ for preparation for a joint assessment (primary age) from AEDDS

‘Social story’ for preparation for a joint assessment (secondary age) from AEDDS

Government information about the Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) – financial support to cover study-related costs you have because of dyslexia or dyscalculia.

The BDA have a national helpline for people with dyslexia and/or dyscalculia. It offers free and confidential information, support and signposting.

Dyslexia resources

Dyslexia indicator checklist from AEDDS.

‘Social story’ for preparation for a dyslexia assessment (primary age) from AEDDS

‘Social story’ for preparation for a dyslexia assessment (secondary age) from AEDDS

A YouTube video for children to help them understand dyslexia, from the BDA.

British Dyslexia Association – learn about dyslexia, how it is diagnosed and about co-occuring difficulties.

Advice from the BDA for children, adults, educators and employers.

About dyslexia from the NHS, including an overview, symptoms, diagnosis and management.

Creating a dyslexia-friendly workplace from the BDA

Nessy products for home and school – resources for reading, writing, spelling and touch typing.

iPad apps for learners with dyslexia from CALL Scotland – a poster identifying helpful apps for reading, writing and organisation.

Open dyslexia font download – an open-source font created to increase readability for readers with dyslexia.

RNIB Bookshare provides free books (including those for coursework) that can be accessed by people with dyslexia using an e-reader.

Dyslexia Assist answers lots of common questions parents have about supporting their dyslexic child(ren).

Made by Dyslexia focuses on the strengths that dyslexic people often exhibit. Lots of resources for dyslexic adults, as well as schools and parents.

Dyslexia Scotland have produced a lot of leaflets and resources for children, parents, teachers, the workplace and study skills.

Dyscalculia resources

Dyscalculia indicator checklist from AEDDS.

‘Social story’ for preparation for a dyscalculia assessment (primary age) from AEDDS.

‘Social story’ for preparation for a dyscalculia assessment (secondary age) from AEDDS.

The Dyscalculia Network – a not-for-profit community interest company run by volunteers to raise awareness of dyscalculia.

Steve Chinn’s website – provides information about maths anxiety, dyscalculia and more.

British Dyslexia Association – learn about dyscalculia, how it is diagnosed and how to support someone with dyscalculia.

Number Sense from Nessy – an online programme to support 4-8 year olds develop a sense of number.

Dynamo Maths – an online intervention programme for 6 to 11 year olds address their dyscalculic gaps.

Support from Warwick University for students with dyscalculia.

A blog from the Centre for Educational Neuroscience busting myths about dyscalculia.

A TEDx talk from Line Rothmann about what it is like to live with dyscalculia.

Government guidance for people designing public services for people with dyscalculia and low numeracy.