Dyslexia and literacy resources
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Persistent difficulties with reading, spelling or writing can affect children in different ways.
Some children read accurately but very slowly. Others may find spelling unpredictable, struggle to retain familiar words or have difficulty getting their ideas onto paper. These difficulties do not automatically mean that a child has dyslexia, but they may indicate that further understanding would be helpful.
These resources explain dyslexia and literacy difficulties in clear, parent-friendly language.
━ Choose where to begin
Persistent difficulties with reading, spelling or writing can affect children in different ways.
Some children read accurately but very slowly. Others may find spelling unpredictable, struggle to retain familiar words or have difficulty getting their ideas onto paper. These difficulties do not automatically mean that a child has dyslexia, but they may indicate that further understanding would be helpful.
These resources explain dyslexia and literacy difficulties in clear, parent-friendly language.
━ Choose where to begin
Persistent difficulties with reading, spelling or writing can affect children in different ways.
Some children read accurately but very slowly. Others may find spelling unpredictable, struggle to retain familiar words or have difficulty getting their ideas onto paper. These difficulties do not automatically mean that a child has dyslexia, but they may indicate that further understanding would be helpful.
These resources explain dyslexia and literacy difficulties in clear, parent-friendly language.
━ Literacy and Dyslexia
Dyslexia and literacy difficulties
Understanding dyslexia
AEDDS dyslexia indicator checklist. A short checklist to help you notice common signs.
British Dyslexia Association: What is dyslexia? A clear explanation of dyslexia and how it is diagnosed.
NHS: Dyslexia. An overview of symptoms, diagnosis and management.
Advice from the BDA. Practical guidance for children, adults, educators and employers.
For parents
Dyslexia Assist. Answers to common questions parents have about supporting a dyslexic child.
Made by Dyslexia. Resources focused on the strengths dyslexic people often have.
Dyslexia Scotland. Leaflets for children, parents, teachers and the workplace.
For children
See Dyslexia Differently (BDA). A short video to help your child understand what dyslexia is.
Preparing for assessment
Social stories to help your child know what to expect on the day.
Dyslexia assessment social story (primary age)
Dyslexia assessment social story (secondary age)
Joint assessment social story (primary age)
Joint assessment social story (secondary age)
Every day support and tools
Nessy products for home and school. Resources for reading, writing, spelling and touch typing.
iPad apps for learners with dyslexia (CALL Scotland). A poster of helpful apps for reading, writing and organisation.
Open dyslexia font. A free font designed to increase readability.
RNIB Bookshare. Free access to books, including coursework, for e-readers.
━ Literacy and Dyslexia
Dyslexia and literacy difficulties
Understanding dyslexia
AEDDS dyslexia indicator checklist. A short checklist to help you notice common signs.
British Dyslexia Association: What is dyslexia? A clear explanation of dyslexia and how it is diagnosed.
NHS: Dyslexia. An overview of symptoms, diagnosis and management.
Advice from the BDA. Practical guidance for children, adults, educators and employers.
For parents
Dyslexia Assist. Answers to common questions parents have about supporting a dyslexic child.
Made by Dyslexia. Resources focused on the strengths dyslexic people often have.
Dyslexia Scotland. Leaflets for children, parents, teachers and the workplace.
For children
See Dyslexia Differently (BDA). A short video to help your child understand what dyslexia is.
Preparing for assessment
Social stories to help your child know what to expect on the day.
Dyslexia assessment social story (primary age)
Dyslexia assessment social story (secondary age)
Joint assessment social story (primary age)
Joint assessment social story (secondary age)
Every day support and tools
Nessy products for home and school. Resources for reading, writing, spelling and touch typing.
iPad apps for learners with dyslexia (CALL Scotland). A poster of helpful apps for reading, writing and organisation.
Open dyslexia font. A free font designed to increase readability.
RNIB Bookshare. Free access to books, including coursework, for e-readers.
━ Literacy and Dyslexia
Dyslexia and literacy difficulties
Understanding dyslexia
AEDDS dyslexia indicator checklist. A short checklist to help you notice common signs.
British Dyslexia Association: What is dyslexia? A clear explanation of dyslexia and how it is diagnosed.
NHS: Dyslexia. An overview of symptoms, diagnosis and management.
Advice from the BDA. Practical guidance for children, adults, educators and employers.
For parents
Dyslexia Assist. Answers to common questions parents have about supporting a dyslexic child.
Made by Dyslexia. Resources focused on the strengths dyslexic people often have.
Dyslexia Scotland. Leaflets for children, parents, teachers and the workplace.
For children
See Dyslexia Differently (BDA). A short video to help your child understand what dyslexia is.
Preparing for assessment
Social stories to help your child know what to expect on the day.
Dyslexia assessment social story (primary age)
Dyslexia assessment social story (secondary age)
Joint assessment social story (primary age)
Joint assessment social story (secondary age)
Every day support and tools
Nessy products for home and school. Resources for reading, writing, spelling and touch typing.
iPad apps for learners with dyslexia (CALL Scotland). A poster of helpful apps for reading, writing and organisation.
Open dyslexia font. A free font designed to increase readability.
RNIB Bookshare. Free access to books, including coursework, for e-readers.
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Every Saturday at 8am, another resource could land straight in your inbox. It might contain a strategy, a game, a way of thinking, a term explained, recent updates or simply permission to rest and reset. Short enough to read with your coffee, focused enough to make an impact.
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