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DIAL Doncaster, Unit 9, Shaw Wood Business Park, Shaw Wood Way, Doncaster, DN2 5TB
Dyslexia Information Centre

Hampton Grange
21 Hampton Lane
Solihull
West Midlands
B91 2QJ

Tel: 0121 705 4547
Fax: 0121 705 4547
E-mail: petercongdon@blueyonder.co.uk
Website: www.dyslexiabooks.biz

Contact: Dr. Peter Congdon (Director).
Referral: Anyone.
Accessibility: Good.
Cost: £290.00 for full assessment.

Description:
The primary purpose of the Centre is to disseminate advice and information on the subject of specific learning difficulties/dyslexia as well as gifted children and those suffering from ADHD, Aspergers Syndrome and Dyspraxia.

Activities:

  • Distributes books, leaflets and teaching guides.
  • Has the services of a full-time consultant educational psychologist who is a specialist in the subject of dyslexia and can carry out independent diagnostic assessments of individuals.
  • Has a highly organised step by step programme for teaching reading, spelling and handwriting. The programme can be used in schools and in the home.
  • Department for helping left-handed children and adults.
  • Has the services of a senior psychiatric social worker who has legal qualifications and is able to advise and help parents in their negotiations with schools and local education authorities.
  • A helpline is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Updated 13/12/07

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