Resources

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The following books are useful for explaining dyslexia to children:

1. So you think you’ve got problems? by Rosalind Birkett
2. Dyslexia is My Superpower (Most of the Time) by Margaret Rooke 
3. Dyslexia: How would I cope? By Michael Ryden
4. The Self-Help Guide for Teens with Dyslexia by Alais Winton

The following books offers practical ideas for parents:                           

1. Dyslexia: A complete guide for parents, by Gavin Reid, published by Wiley
2. Dyslexia: A parent’s survival guide, by Christine Ostler, published by Ammonite books
3. Firm foundations: A parent’s guide to the skills essential for reading and writing, by Clare Welsh and Lynn Fallaize, published by Barrington Stoke
4. Help! My Child has Dyslexia, by Judy Hornigold 
5. Seven ways to help your child with reading, by Barbara Geere
6. The Dyscalculia Resource Book by Ronit Bird
7. The Dyscalculia Toolkit by Ronit Bird
8. Seven ways to help your child with maths by Barbara Geere

Links to lists of other recommended books:                                                  

1. https://mamateaches.com/must-read-books-for-parents-of-dyslexic-children/
2. https://www.theliteracynest.com/2018/06/the-top-ten-books-about-dyslexia-for-parents-and-teachers.html
3. https://www.readinghorizons.com/blog/21-helpful-books-about-dyslexia-for-parents-and-educators
4. https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/8170.Best_Dyslexia_Books
5. https://www.readbrightly.com/childrens-books-about-dyslexia/

The following are useful resources in supporting parents and young people with specific learning difficulties:

1. www.bdadyslexia.org.uk – useful sources of information. The BDA have a helpline for parents - 0333 405 4567. – details on opening hours can be found at www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/about/national-helpline
2. https://www.nessy.com/en-gb/dyslexia-explained/how-to-help-dyslexia  - Suggestions on how parents can help their child with dyslexia
3. www.parentchampions.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/parentDyslexiaSecondaryBook-v2.pdf - A guide for parents, carers and young people
4. www.iansyst.co.uk or www.dyslexia.com – useful websites for technology to assist people with dyslexia
5. www.callscotland.org.uk/downloads/posters-and-leaflets/ipad-apps-for-learners-with-dyslexia/ - Regularly updated list of ipad apps which can support people with dyslexia
6. www.opendyslexic.org/ - Free dyslexic friendly font
7. https://studyingwithdyslexiablog.co.uk/dyslexia-resources -  Regularly updated blog with latest information, tips and resources 
8. https://www.rnibbookshare.org/cms/me/parents-information - Free accessible textbooks and resources for learners with dyslexia, dyspraxia
9. https://dyslexia-assist.org.uk/ - By parents for parents
10. https://bulletmapacademy.com/dyslexia-explored/ - Dyslexiaexplored podcast
11. https://www.oakabooks.co.uk/ - Dyslexia book company with useful free revision tips booklet
12. https://abilitynet.org.uk/news-blogs/what-expect-online-dsa-assessment - useful information about the DSA process
13. https://www.gov.uk/disabled-students-allowances-dsas - government information about the DSA
14. https://kent.borrowbox.com/?utm_source=website&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=borrow_box_2022 Kent librarys audiobook app