Neil Mackay - Useful links

Useful Links

SEN Books
Offers a wide range of texts, photocopiable books and software for both schools and families
Egon Publishers Ltd
Produces a range of photocopiable books for struggling learners. Including Literacy for Life and Maths Made Easy

Sparklebox.co.uk
Free downloads of teacher's materials
Nessy.com
Very comprehensive CD full of games, assessment and recording materials and sound advice for working with dyslexic learners
Gavinreid.co.uk
Gavin Reid is a leading writer and presenter. Look out for his latest publication The Routledge Companion to Dyslexia. I have a chapter in this book.
Crossboweducation.com
This site is packed full of materials, books and innovative games
Lucid-research.com
The Lucid Cops suite of programs to assess for dyslexic type learning issues. Produces a useful profile supported by sound intervention advice visa the comprehensive manual
Letterbox Leaning
The Letter Box is the age-appropriate teaching aid for children, including the special need child, as well as adults. It develops reading and spelling skills in an enjoyable manner.

British Dyslexia Association
is the national charity working for dyslexic children and adults. Operates a national helpline 0845 251 9002 and runs workshops for dyslexic adults, families, teachers and employers
Dyslexia Foundation of New Zealand
is the national campaigning body for dyslexic children and adults in New Zealand
Welsh Dyslexia Project
A leading charity operating in Wales which is a good source of advice for parents, especially with regard to bilingual issues
Dyslexia Scotland
Organises a major annual conference and is a source of valuable information and advice
Teachernet.gov.uk
a Government site which is useful for tracking down current publications, pronouncements etc
Genkienglish.net
An EAL/ESL site full of great activities, games, songs etc which, though aimed at English as a second additional language, has plenty of material for teachers in the UK
Learning Works
Access the Free Downloads, purchase 'CAP It All! - A practical manual for assessing individual needs' and book places on the current training and accredited CPD courses.

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Ian Smythe's blog
Ian Smythe is a world authority on issues relating to multilingualism and dyslexia and author of The International Book of Dyslexia: A Guide to Practice and Resources , the International Dyslexia Test and Dyslexia in the Digital Age..