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| News Article Links |
- TeacherNet website
Dyspraxia Friendly Classroom Guidelines available on TeacherNet.
- Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)
Post your examples of good and poor practice for Jim Rose here.
- Dyspraxia Friendly Classroom Guidelines
View or download a copy of the Dyspraxia Friendly Classroom Guidelines here
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Update
View or download a copy of the latest update on Special Educational Needs published by the DCSF
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| Teens |
- Dyspraxic Teens
A website dedicated to dyspraxic teenagers.
- After 16 - What's New
This website is for: Teenagers and young people in the UK who have an impairment or disability and are wondering what opportunities and services there should be when they leave school.
Parents, carers and professional workers will probably want to use it too!
- SKILL
Skill: National Bureau for Students With Disabilities. Skill is a national charity promoting opportunities for young people and adults with any kind of disability in post-16 education, training and employment across the UK.
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| General Information |
- AFASIC (Association for all speech impaired children)
Tel: 08453 55 55 77
AFASIC (Scotland) Tel: 01382 666560
- Nuffield Hearing & Speech Centre
RNTNE Division of Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust
Gray’s Inn Road, London WC1X 8DA
Tel: 0207 915 1458
- I Can
Charity for children with speech/language difficulties
Tel: 0845 225 4071
- SpeechDisorder
A public interest website focussing on speech disorders, causes, treatments and therapies.
- Talking Point
General information collated by I CAN; AFASIC;RCSALT
- Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
Tel: 020 7378 1200
- Apraxia-Kids
Online comprehensive advice for families and professionals
- Speakability
Charity supporting people living with aphasia
Helpline no. 10am – 4pm
Tel: 080 8808 9572 Fax: 020 7928 9542
- British Dyslexia Association
Tel: 0118 966 8271
- British Psychology Society
For details of Chartered/Educational/Clinical/Occupational Psychologists in your area
Tel: 0116 254 9568
- National Handwriting Association
Tel/Fax: 01223 881 497
- Chartered Society of Physiotherapists
Tel: 020 7306 6666
- College of Occupational Therapists
Tel: 020 7657 6480
- NAPOT (National Assoc. of Paed. OTs)
Tel: 01920 469 083
Email: admin@napot.org
- OTIP (Occupational Therapists in Independent Practice)
Tel: 0800 389 4873
- Dyscovery Centre
Provides products and assistance to adults and children who suffer from dyslexia, dyspraxia and other learning difficulties. Can undertake a comprehensive assessment tailored to the needs of the individual, and can also provide consulation and advice for specific areas of difficulty.
Tel: 01633 432330
Email: dyscoverycentre@newport.ac.uk
- British Association of Behavioural Optometry
A national organisation offering information, advice and access to a register of therapists.
- Do it 4 real
Activities for kids, summer holidays
- National Autistic Society
Tel: 020 7833 22 99
- Check the Map
This site has been set up to make it easy for everyone to find out what services there are for people with Learning Disabilities/Difficulties (LD) in their local area, or any area, just by clicking the map or typing in a postcode.
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| Educational Organisations |
- Advisory Centre for Education
Independent advice centre for parents, offering information about state education in England and Wales for 5 – 16 yr olds. Early Years booklet available and an ‘Education step-by-step’ packages for parents and advisers.
Tel: 0808 800 5793 or 020 7354 8313
- IPSEA
Offers advice re tribunals and assessments by independent Educational Psychologists.
Tel: 0800 018 4016 (Mon–Thurs 10am–4pm & 7-9pm Fri. 10am-1pm)
- Network 81
Practical service for parents relating to Children’s Special Educational Needs. Advice on topics e.g. choosing a school, communication with schools and education authorities.
Tel: 0870 770 3306 (Mon – Fri 10am – 2pm)
Email: network81@btconnect.com
- Rathbone’s Special Education Advice Line
Advice on extra help in school; assessments; statementing appeals; independent training packages for individuals
Tel: 0800 917 6790
- Education Otherwise
UK-based membership organisation which provides support and information for families whose children are being educated outside school.
Education Otherwise ltd
125 Queen Street
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S1 2DU
Tel 0845 478 6345
Email:eoemailhelpline@education-otherwise.org
- ISC (Independent Schools Council)
Provides information on private schools in your area
Tel: 020 7766 7070
Email: office@isc.co.uk
- DfES
SEN free booklet – ‘A Guide for parents and carers’ available from DfES Publications Centre tel: 0845 602 2260 or viewed on website.
Tel: 0207 925 5000
- SKILL
National Bureau for students (+16 yr) with disabilities
Tel: 0800 328 5050
- Gabbitas
Education Consultancy specialising in independent school education - offering expert independent guidance to parents, students and schools in the UK and worldwide.
Tel: 020 7734 0161/Fax: 020 7437 1764
- Network Publishing
We are specialist publishers of distance learning materials. We offer consultancy services for Colleges that provide open and distance learning programmes.
- Home Education Advisory Service
HEAS is a national home education charity based in the United Kingdom. It is dedicated to the provision of advice and practical support for families who wish to educate their children at home in preference to sending them to school. Interest in home education is increasing and HEAS recognises that reliable information should be available for everyone.
Tel: 01707 371854
- Useful Books:
Which School Special Needs: John Catt Publishing
Special Schools in Britain: Network Publishing
The Gabbitas Guide to schools for Special Needs Good Schools Guide
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| Advice on Special Education |
- Children’s Legal Centre
Tel: 01206 873820
- Disability Law Service
Tel: 020 7791 3131
- Education Law Assoc.
Tel: 01303 211570
- SEN Legal Services
Tel: 01284 723952
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| Affiliated UK Groups |
- CANadda
Support and focus group meetings supporting teenagers and adults on a variety of health, education and family issues. Based in Lincoln.
Tel: 01522 880922
Email: debbiebutterflies@yahoo.co.uk
- Siawns Teg (Fair Chance) Group
Breaking down barriers to community inclusion. The group supports teenagers, adults and families with education advice and family support.
Based in Welshpool, Powys, Wales.
Tel: 01938 554378
Email: welcome@siawnsteg.co.uk
- SEN Support Service - Lincolnshire
Contact: Ms T Rose - Tel: 01724 849 345 -
Email: Erica.barthorpe@sensupportservice.com
- DANDA - (Developmental Adult Neuro-Diversity Association) - London
Contact: Mary Colley - Tel: 020 7435 7891
Email: mary.colley@danda.org.uk
- Fantastic Dyspraxia Kids Support Group - Greater Manchester
Contact: Helen Parry - Tel: 07792 654 286
- Shires Spectrum Support Group - Oxfordshire
Contact: Ms Sue White - Tel: 01295 712287
Email: sue@chaconbeholt.fsnet.co.uk
- HDCD - (Highland Developmental Co-ordination Disorders) - Scotland
Contact: Arlene Maxtone - Tel: 01463 709907
Email: hdcd.org@tiscali.co.uk
- Dyspraxia Borders - Scottish Borders
Contact: Pamela Briggs - Tel: 01573 225906
Email: info@bordersdyspraxa.force9.co.uk
- The Wellington Parent Support Group - Somerset
Contact: Louise Winborn -
Email: s.winborn@btinternet.com
- S A I D (Support Awareness Info on Dyslexia) - (Mon-Fri 9.30-4.30) - Staffordshire
Contact: Linda Mason - Tel: 01543 572960
Fax: 01543 573026
Email: saidcharity@btinternet.com
- Lowestoft Dyslexia & Dyspraxia Support Group - Suffolk
Contact: Sue Plant- Tel: 01502 588963
Email: susan625@btinternet.com
- HACSG (hyperactivity children’s support group) - Sussex
Contact: Sally Bunday - Tel: 01243 539966
Fax:01243 552019
- Vale Dyspraxia Support Group - Wales
Contact: Erica Hailstone - Tel: 01446 418671
Email: hailsthom@ntlworld.com
- South Yorkshire Dyspraxia Support Group - Yorkshire
Contact: Gina McKenna
Email: woodward@blueyonder.co.uk
- AFASIC Scotland
Association for all speech impaired children in Scotland.
Contact: Jim Munro Tel: 01382 561891 Email: info@afasicscotland.org.uk
- Susan Irving, Dumfries
A support group in the Dumfries area. OT Department.
Tel: 01387 244691
Email: susan.irving@nhs.net
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| Affiliated Overseas Groups |
- Australian Dyspraxia Support Group & Resource Centre Inc.
Contact: Christine Meredith
Resource Centre Inc., PO Box 5519
South Windsor, NSW Australia 2756
Email: information@dyspraxia.com.au
- AQED (Assoc. quebecoise pour les enfants dyspraxic) - Canada
Contact: Josee Lachance
C.P 26024, Sherbrooke Quebec, Canada, J1G 4J9
Email: dyspraxia@sympatico.ca
- The Dyspraxia Association - Ireland
Carmichael House
North Brunswick Street
Dublin 7, Ireland
Tel: 0187 47085
Email:dyspraxiaireland@eircom.net
- The Dyspraxia Support Group of New Zealand Inc
Contact: Nicky Hanger
PO Box 20292
Bishopdale, Christchurch
New Zealand
Email: dyspraxia.centre@xtra.co.nz
- Fundacja Szkola Niezwykla/Unique School Foundation
Dyspraxia Support Group in Poland.
email: fundacja@szkolaniezwykla.org.pl
- Dyspraxique Mais Fantastique
Dyspraxia Support Group in France.
Email: info@dyspraxie.info
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| Useful IT Organisations |
- BECTa. (British Educational Communications and Technology Agency).
Tel: 024 7641 6994
- AbilityNet
A national charity providing information on computing and disability. Factsheets & skill sheets providing details of a wide range or technology, services and organisations that can help you get the most out of IT, including useful factsheet on obtaining funding
Helpline Tel: 0800 269545
- Adapt-It
Provide wide range of disability equipment, computer aids for visual impairment.
Tel: 0845 644 1712
- REM
Independent education software supplier for all primary/secondary and special needs
Tel: 01458 254700
- Special Needs Computing
Box42 supplies bespoke computer systems and will install & deliver everything. Training and support offered. Special Needs Computing supplies the hardware and software which helps meet individual needs of children and adults.
Tel: 0151 426 9988
- Topologika Software
Educational software for children and adults for use in schools and at home.
Tel: 01326 377771
- Widgit Software
Suppliers of educational and literacy software for pre-school, primary, special needs students and adults with learning difficulties
Tel: 01223 425558
- Parents Information Network
Independent organisation providing information and advice to parents re: role of computers in their children’s education.
- Advisory Unit: Computers in Education
ICT service and educational software to schools. Comprehensive service to help teachers use computers effectively
Tel: 01707 266714
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| Typing Courses available from: |
- TextHELP! Systems Ltd
Offer a range of software designed to help computer users. Inclusive solutions to reading and writing difficulties
- Gift for Life Publications
‘Read & Type’ – self-teach touch typing course for children with learning difficulties
Tel/Fax: 01256 763443/764492 email: patricia.mayhew@gfl.org.uk
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