Useful Resources

Books

• Badger Learning
  A wide range of high-interest, lower-level reading books.
• Barrington Stoke Reading Books
  Accessible high interest lower reading level books.
• Dekko Comics
  A fun alternative to books
• Dyslexia UK Shop
  Additional book recommendations

Guides

• Dyslexia Scotland
  A range of leaflets
• British Dyslexia Association
  Guidence for Parents
• British Dyslexia Association
  Supporting a child or young person with dyslexia
• Essex Works
  Ultimate guide to phonological awareness
• Parent Champions
  Understanding Dyslexia: A guide for families (7-11)

Videos

• Dear Dyslexia (for teens and adults)
  Vernon François’ animation shows his reflections on growing up with dyslexia.
• Did You Know These 9 Famous People Are Dyslexia?
  A list of well-known people with dyslexia to help students understand how common dyslexia is.
• Dyslexia: A Differently Wired Brain
  A short film exploring people’s experiences of finding out they have dyslexia and what it means to them.
• Dyslexia Simulation
  A dyslexia simulation providing insight into difficulties in phonological awareness.
• My Dyslexic Mind
  A Newsround special exploring dyslexia and its effects on children.
• The Full, Real Story Behind Dyslexic Strengths
  An evidence-based review of the dyslexia strengths narrative.
• Developing Phonological Awareness
  A video supporting an understanding of strategies to develop phonological awareness.

Websites

• BBC Bitesize
  5 ways to support your child with dyslexia.
• Disabled Students Allowance
  Information on the Disabled Students Allowance.
• Early Years Speech and Language
  Resources for early years speech and language therapy.
• Listening Books
  Library of audiobooks for people with print impairments.
• Nessy Free Learning Resources
  Free learning resources to support students with dyslexia.
• Nessy Learning
  Games and activities to support reading and spelling.
• Sir Linkalot
  Fun clips to support remembering tricky spellings.

Podcasts

• Dyslexia – Word of Mouth
  Michael Rosen talks about dyslexia, with advice for parents and teachers.
• SENDcast Podcast – Reading, Phonics and Dyslexia Profile
  Discussion on reading, phonics, and the dyslexic profile with Charlie Pitt Miller.
• SENDcast Dyslexia Myth Busting
  Louise Selby discusses common dyslexia myths.
• SENDcast Podcast – Morphology
  Discussion on morphology and its relevance for dyslexia with Louise Selby.
• SEND in the Experts
  Georgina Durrant’s podcast series with expert discussions on SEND topics.

For teachers and home educators:

Practical Guides for Teaching Students with Dyslexia

• Pearson Clinical UK
  Guidance for Teachers – The Handy Little Guide to Dyslexia
• British Dyslexia Association
  Teaching Dyslexic Students – Theory and Practice

Ideas for Incorporating Multisensory Methods into Lessons

• Bradford Schools Online
  Multisensory Resources – Bradford Schools Online’s multisensory approach to supporting literacy difficulties.

Guidance on Teaching Reading

• Education Endowment Foundation
  The Reading Comprehension House explains the range of skills learners need for reading comprehension.
• UK Government
  The Reading Framework – Guidance on how reading should be taught in primary schools.

Reading and Spelling Schemes

• Penguin Planet
  Penguin Planet – Includes placement tests and games for teaching reading and spelling.
• Sounds Write
  Sounds Write – A reading and spelling scheme for whole class, 1:1, or small group teaching.