Dyslexia is a specific learning difficulty that mainly affects reading, writing and spelling. Dyslexia is characterised by difficulties in processing words word-sounds and by weaknesses in short-term verbal memory; its effects may be seen in spoken language as well as written language.
Dyslexia is life-long but early recognition and skilled specialist teaching can alleviate the affects.
This fact sheet has been compiled to give you contacts for assessment, teaching and support.
DYSLEXIA
British Dyslexia Association
Unit 8
Bracknell Beaches
Old Bracknell Lane
Bracknell
RG12 7BW
Helpline: 0845 251 9002
Tel: 0845 251 9003
Fax: 0845 251 9005
E-mail: helpline@bdadyslexia.org.uk
Website: www.bdadyslexia.org.uk
National and local helplines for parents and adults with Dyslexia.
Dyslexia Action (Sheffield)
Knowle House
4 Norfolk Park Road
Sheffield
S2 3QE
Tel: 01142 815 905
Fax: 01142 769 197
E-mail: sheffield@dyslexiaaction.org.uk
Website: www.dyslexiaaction.org.uk
The Dyslexia Institute is an educational charity offering assessments, teaching and teacher training.
Independent Dyslexia Consultants (IDC)
2nd Floor
1 - 7 Woburn Walk
London
WC1H 0JJ
Tel: 020 7388 8744
Fax: 020 7387 7062
Email: info@dyslexia-idc.org
Website: www.dyslexia-idc.org
A non-profit making charity that supports adults and young people with Dyslexia to achieve their full potential.
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