Adult
Dyslexia Association
ADO advises, supports and empowers dyslexic
adults, taking account of the special abilities and disabilities
associated with dyslexia.
AFASIC
Afasic was founded in 1968 by parents to
help children with speech and language difficulties and their families.
Features information on courses, groups and the latest news.
AWCEBD
Promotes services for children and young
people who have emotional and behavioural difficulties and supports
those who work with them.
British
Aphasiology Society
The British Aphasiology Society (BAS) is
a national interest group formed to foster the development of the
study of aphasia. Information on conferences, workshops and study
days.
British
Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
Includes a section on training and education
for counselling.
British
Association of Teachers of the Deaf (BATOD)
The only association representing teachers
of hearing-impaired children and young people in the UK. Audiology,
sound treatment, excellent for mainstream. This is a very good site
for information.
British
Deaf Association (BDA)
Latest information about the BDA, British
Sign Language and the deaf community.
British
Dyslexia Association
Providing a wealth of information for dyslexics,
teachers of dyslexia and parents.
CHI
The Support Society for Children of High
Intelligence.
Child
Bereavement Trust
UK charity site supports all involved with
child bereavement.
Contact a Family
Site for parents of children with disabilities, particularly specific conditions and rare disorders. Includes a section on Speech and Language Impairments.
ddat.org
Information regarding Dyslexia, Dyspraxia
and Attention Deficit Treatment.
Deaf 24/7
An Internet resource for all British Sign Language and deafness related information, especially in the UK
Deaf
Education through Listening and Talking (DELTA)
Delta is an organisation that promotes the
aural approach to the education of deaf children.
Dyslexia
Institute
The Dyslexia Institute is an educational
charity founded in 1972 for the assessment and teaching of people
with dyslexia and for the training of specialist teachers.
Dyslexia
Research Trust
The Trust exists to support research into
dyslexia and related conditions and their aim is to make the findings
of their research available to the widest possible audience.
Federation
of Deaf People
Site of the Federation of Deaf People. Only
for the adult deaf as may contain some controversial aspects.
Fragile-X
Society
Information about the syndrome, causes and
its diagnosis. Particularly useful for parents.
Hearing
Concern
First UK self help association for deaf and hard of hearing people.
Gives support and advice and also promotes deaf awareness and campaigns
on behalf of the deaf.
Hearing
Dogs for Deaf People
Organisation that trains dogs as "hearing
ears" for deaf people.
I
CAN
I CAN is the charity that helps children
with speech and language difficulties across the UK and works to
create a society where their special needs are recognised, understood
and met, so that they have the same opportunities in life as other
children.
Institute
for the Study of Antisocial Behaviour in Youth
A Canadian site based on research on antisocial
behaviour. It offers advice for professionals, parents and the public.
International
Dyslexia Association
The International Dyslexia Association is
a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals with
dyslexia, their families and the communities that support them.
NASEN
Excellent site for anyone involved in SEN,
including people involved with EBD. It also provides links to other
helpful organisations.
National
Association of Gifted Children
Ensuring that appropriate provision is made
for children to develop their gifts and talents to the maximum.
NSPCC
A useful online information resource for
child protection issues.
Nurture
Groups UK
The Nurture Group Network aims to support
established Nurture Groups and the development of new groups.
Royal
Association in aid of Deaf People (RAD)
Plenty of activities, resources, news and
information. Predominantly for use by deaf adults or older students
interested in interpreting services, deaf clubs and employment opportunities.
Royal
National Institute of the Blind (RNIB)
Helping you live with sight loss.
Royal
National Institute of the Deaf (RNID)
Representing and supporting the deaf and hard of hearing people
in the UK.
Speech
and Language Difficulties
Lists links to support organisations for
speech and language difficulties, and useful links to other aspects
of SEN.
Voluntary
Organisation Information Service (VOIS)
Giving young people a voice and working in
partnership with young people to help them reach their full potential.
WDNF:
Definition of Dyslexia/Multilinguism
Advice and education on understanding dyslexia and how to cope when
studying and working. |
