dyslexia menu

> Back to Learning Difficulties

> Dyslexia Home
> What is Dyslexia?
> Definition of Dyslexia
> What Causes Dyslexia?
> Infant Checklist
> Children's Checklist
> The same bedtime story!
> Dyslexia Treatment
> Exam Concessions
> Computers & Software
> Typing Packages
> Useful Aids & Equipment
> Dyslexia FAQ's
> Dyslexia & Foreign Languages
> Fatty Acids
> Famous Dyslexics
> Dyslexia Myths
> Dyslexia & Music
> Success Stories
> Help & Advice
> Facebook Forum
> Set up a Support Group
> Links Page
> Xtraordinary People
> Poems about Dyslexia
> Supplements
> Dyslexia Book list
> Specialist Tutors
> Psychologists
> Specialist Schools
> Education Centres
> Dyslexia Test Centres
> Dyslexia & Employers
> Disabled Student's Allowance
> Disability Living Allowance
> Disability Discrimination Act
> Legal Advice

----------------------------------------------

Sub menu

> Advertising
> About Us
> Contact Us
> Disclaimer
> Site Map

----------------------------------------------

learning difficulties: everything for dyslexia!

Picture - Maria Chivers This site is dedicated to raising awareness of Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD's). It is operated by Maria Chivers who is an international author on Dyslexia. We specialise in providing information on: Dyslexia; Dyscalculia; Dysgraphia; Dyspraxia; ADHD; and other Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD's).

comprehensive information for dyslexia

Jumbled Letters On this part of the site you will find comprehensive information on: What is Dyslexia?; Definition of Dyslexia, What Causes Dyslexia?; Dyslexia Checklist for Infants; Dyslexia Checklist for Children; Adult Section for Dyslexia; Dyslexia Adult Checklist; Dyslexia Assessments; Dyslexia Test; Dyslexia Treatment; Dyslexia Aids & Equipment; How You Can Help; Software for Dyslexia; Help & Advice and a Dyslexia Book List.

You will also find a section on: Looking for schools that specialise in Dyslexia; Psychologists who can test for Dyslexia; Dyslexia Test Centres and how to find a specialist tutor in your area.

news

bBC - NEW TV SERIES FILMING IN AUGUST, REQUIRE CHILDREN WITH DYSLEXIA

Pioneer Productions has been asked by BBC Four to produce a major 3-part series on child development called ‘Growing Children’. They are looking for families with Dyslexia and OCD, who are interested in taking part. Further information here.

The latest news from Dyslexia a2z .com.

28/01/12 -Petition launched by the BDA to request that all Teacher Training have some training in dyslexia.
30/01/12 -What is Dyspraxia?
30/01/12 -What is Dysgraphia?
30/01/12 -What is Dyscalculia?
30/01/12 -What is Dyslexia?
18/08/11 - Dyslexia Awareness Week is 30/11/11.
18/08/11 - Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia Workshop at Ann Arbour. Friday 19th August.
29/07/11 - BBC - New TV series filming in August, require children with dyslexia.
26/07/11 - What does, Cher, Brad Little, John Lennon, Nigel Kennedy have in common? All famous musicians & dyslexic. Can music help dyslexics?
26/07/11 - Can music help dyslexic?
26/07/11 - New typeface helps people with dyslexia read.
18/07/11 -Congratulations to Tom Pollereau, who is dyslexic, wins the Apprentice
16/07/11 -From no GCSEs ... to a first-class degree, Dyslexic Ben Celebrates
21/01/11 -Driving with dyspraxia is more difficult
16/07/11 -11-year-old boy with dyslexia is celebrating making it through to the finals of the National Poetry Competition
16/07/11 - Dyslexia Awareness Week 30/11/11.
15/07/11 - Congratulations to Princess Beatrice
15/07/11 - Princess Beatrice Fights Dyslexia
12/07/11 - Indiana latest US state to drop handwriting requirement
03/07/11 - Henry Winkler, releases Hank Zipzer novelty for dyslexic Teenagers
05/07/11 - Horse Winner defies Dyslexia
01/07/11 - ‘Raising Awareness of Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia' on our website.
30/06/11 - Musical games benefit dyslexic kids
30/06/11 - Dyslexie: A typeface for dyslexics
28/06/11 - Dyslexia Awareness Week 30/11/11.
28/06/11 - ‘Raising Awareness of Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia' on our website.
08/06/11 - Dawn French: 'Our children's inability to read is a failure we must all share'.
01/06/11 - ‘Raising Awareness of Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia' on our website.
01/06/11 - Dyslexic Poet Zephaniah: Teacher told me not everyone can read well ....... So try football!
12/05/11 - Danny Glover, one of Hollywood’s most successful actors is dyslexic.
12/04/11 - Theo Paphitis: Branded Lazy at School, 'but I was dyslexic'.
12/04/11 - Dyspraxia Association has been given the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service.
23/03/11 - The Fonz' has been awarded an OBE for his work on dyslexia.
11/03/11 - Max Irons talks about his dyslexia.
28/02/11 - ' I had to beat dyslexia to top charts, reveals Singer Clare Maquire'.
16/07/11 -What is Dyspraxia?
16/07/11 -What is Dysgraphia?
16/07/11 -What is Dyscalculia?
16/07/11 -What is Dyslexia?

dyslexia Awareness Week

30/11/11 - Dyslexia Awareness Week 2011 - Theme is 'Focus on Dyslexia' .

coming soon

Dyslexia and Learning a Language

dyslexia and Other languages

Dyslexia and Learning a Language

A new section on learning foreign languages and the difficulties faced by student's with dyslexia and other learning difficulties, will be added shortly. This section will look at the different ways of learning; Spanish; French; Italian and other languages.

dyslexia and Other languages

In order to raise awareness of dyslexia and to reach as many people as possible, some parts of this website have been translated into other languages. Different languages will follow. Languages available so far, are: Spanish, French, German and Norwegian. For information on these languages, please go to the Site Map.