Count Me In : Responding to Dyslexia : Appendix 2: Resources

Introduction

Explanations of Dyslexia and its Effects on Learning

Identification & Assessment

Responding to Dyslexia

Further Reading and Sources of Advice

Reference List

Appendices


	Appendix 1: Terms Teachers May Use
	Appendix 2: Resources
	Appendix 3: Multi-sensory Approaches

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Appendix 2: Resources

The project team by creating this list is not recommending any one resource in preference to another, not is it trying to suggest that these are the only resources that are worthwhile. The list is merely an illustration of some resources that have been tried and tested. Please remember that all children are individuals. What works for one child may not work for another. Each is an individual and trial and error is key to finding the right resource solution. Please consult your child’s school about availability and suitability.

Language

Ace Spelling Dictionary and Spelling Activities Workbook. LDA

Active Literacy Kit. LDA in association with the Dyslexia Institute

Alpha to Omega (Handbook and Activity Packs). LDA

Beat Dyslexia (Workbooks and tapes) LDA

Crackerspell, Sylvia Russell, QIE Unit, University of Strathclyde

Cracking the Code with Phonics. AMS Education

DIY readers’ support pack for parents. The Dyslexia Institute

Golden Key Spelling Tapes/Spelling Rules. Golden Key Publications, Hertford.

Hickey Multi-sensory Language Course (includes spelling packs). Whurr

Language Masters. Drake Educational

Multi-sensory Teaching System for Reading. SEN Centre, Manchester Metropolitan University

Phonic Code Cracker, Sylvia Russell, QIE Unit, University of Strathclyde

Phonological Awareness Training (PAT) Educational Psychology Publishing, University of London

Phonological Awareness Screening Pack and Activity Handbook. Dundee City Council

Soundstart. Stanley Thomas (Publishers) Ltd

Sound Linkage. Peter Hatcher, Whurr

Spelling: A Teacher’s Survival Kit. Routledge & Kegan Paul

Spelling Made Easy, Violet Brand. Egon (also software at www.amazon.co.uk)

Spell-a-sauras. AMS Educational

Teaching Handwriting, Reading and Spelling Skills (THRASS) Collins Educational

The Phonics Handbook, Sue Lloyd, Jolly Learning Ltd.

The Grammar Handbook, Sara Wernham & Sue Lloyd, Jolly Learning Ltd.

The Spelling Notebook, TRTS Publishing, Wrexham

Timecracker, Silvia Russell, QIE Unit, University of Strathclyde

Units of Sound, LDA in association with the Dyslexia Institute

Visualising and Verbalising for Language Comprehension and Thinking. Taskmaster

Reading Books

	R.A.	Interest Age	Publisher
All Aboard (Nursery Rhyme Pack)	Beg.	3-7	Ginn
All By Myself Readers	5-6	5-6	Senter
Barrington Stoke Books (some also on audio tape)	8+	8-13	LDA
4u2read.ok series	8	8-13	LDA
Five Minute Thrillers	7-8	9-16	LDA
Impact	6-9	10-14	Ginn
New Trend	6-7	10-14	Ginn
New Wave Readers	7-10	12-16	Heineman
Rescue Reading	5-9	7-11	Ginn
Skyways	6-8	8-12	Collins
Ten Minute Thrillers	7-8	9-16	LDA
Trend Paperbacks	6-7	10-14	Ginn

Note: Waterstone’s in association with the Dyslexia Institute publishes a guide to books for Young Dyslexic Readers which lists books according to reading age and interest age.

Mathematics

	Stage	Publisher
Abacus	Early Years	Ginn
Beginning Maths	Early Years	Primary Education
Connecting Maths Concepts	Early - Upper Primary	McGraw-Hill
Cracking the Code with Maths	Early Years	AMS Educational
Maths and Dyslexia	Teacher Book	Taskmaster
Maths Made Easy	Early - Upper Primary	Egon
Mental Maths	Middle - Upper Primary	Heinemann
Starmaths	Early - Middle Primary	Collins
Target Mathematics	Early Years	AMS Educational
Target Mental Tests	Middle Primary	AMS Educational

Miscellaneous

Hand-held Spellcheckers	Franklin
Magnetic Letters	Early Learning Centre
Pencil Grips	Taskmaster
Sloping Board for magnetic letters	Early Learning Centre
Stile Material	LDA
Games for reinforcement oflanguage and number (various)	Crossbow LDA Learning Materials Ltd Philip & Tacy Smart Kids (UK) Ltd Primary Education

Computer Software
Phonics

	Age/Stage	Publisher
Sound Stuff	Infants	Semerc
My World 2 My Speech	Infants	Semerc
Talking Animated Alphabet	Nursery/Infants	EssentialsFolens Ltd
Earobics	4-7	www.donjonston.co.uk

Reading

My World 2 Fuzzbuzz		Semerc
Sam is lost (digitised speech)	7-10	Semerc
The Toy Box	5-6	Semerc
Reading Skills	5-7	EssentialsFolens Ltd
Start to Finish books	9-11	www.donjonston.co.uk

Spelling

	System	Publisher & Source
Starspell 2.2	PC	www.inclusive.co.uk
Speaking Starspell	PC	www.inclusive.co.uk
An Eye for Spelling	PC	ESM
Spellmate	PC	Semerc

Writing

Clicker 4 (with speech feedback)	PC	www.cricksoft.com
Write Out Loud (with speech)	PC	www.donjonston.co.uk
Co:Writer (predictive word processor with spellchecker)	PC/Mac	www.donjonston.co.uk
Penfriend (predictive typing for those with motor difficulties)	PC	www.inclusive.co.uk
Readplease (screen reader) free version	PC	www.readplease.com
Storybook Weaver	PC	www.amazon.co.uk
Texthelp (screen reader and predictive text)	Mac	www.texthelp.com

Keyboarding Skills

First Keys 2	Mac/PC	www.inclusive.co.uk
Touch Type (on-screen typing tutor)	Mac/PC	www.inclusive.co.uk
Speed Keys (keyboarding skills & games)	Mac/PC	www.inclusive.co.uk

For more advice on ICT for children with dyslexia contact Learning and Teaching Scotland currently at 74, Victoria Crescent Road, Glasgow and Gardyne Road, Dundee. Also Ability Net will provide advice – www.abilitynet.org.uk