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British Dyslexia Association.
U.K. national organisation, offering a wide range of
information for parents, dyslexic adults and parents.
Address: 98 London Road, Reading, Berkshire. RG1, 5AU
Telephone: 0118 966 2677
Fax: 0118 935 1927
Helpline: 1118 966 8271,
Website: www.bdadyslexia.org.uk
e-mail – admin@bdadyslexia.org.uk
Cornwall Dyslexia Association.
Information, help and support offered to dyslexics of all
ages, parents and teachers.
Chairperson: Sarah Wright, Bryony Cottage,
Cochs, Perranporth, Cornwall, TR6 0AT,
e-mail: sarah@cockshill.fsnet.co.uk
Tel. 01872 571038
Helpline: Open Monday to Friday. Operated by
dyslexia-trained teachers.
Tel. 01872 274827
Treasure/Membership: Pete Cunningham, 13 Tregassick Road,
Gerrans, Portscatho, Truro, TR2 5ED
Tel. 01872 580116
Secretary: Ruth Symons, Treluggan Farm Cottage,
Treluggan, Ruan High Lanes, Truro, TR2 5LP
Tel. 01872 580733
Dyslexia Action (Dyslexia Institute/Hornsby Centre)
Three main roles 1) assessment, teaching and teacher
training 2) the production of our own publications and teacher materials 3)
the undertaking of a continuous research programme.
Dyslexia Action is a national organisation with centres in
England, Wales and Scotland. The head office is in Egham, Surrey.
Website – http//www.dyslexia-inst.org.uk/
National Association of Education Needs (NASEN)
NASEN aims to promote the development of children and young
people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and support those who work with them
Membership is open to interested professionals and parents,
with branches all over the country. NASEN provides a comprehensive range of
high quality publications, primarily for teachers, including the esteemed
magazine, ‘Special’.
Tel: 01827 311500
Fax: 01827 313005
e-mail:
welcome@nasen.org.uk
website: www.nasen.org.uk
International Dyslexia Association
The International Dyslexia Association is guided by the
conviction that all individuals have the right to reach their full potential.
The IDA is committed to helping parents and education professionals, to address
the unique needs of dyslexics of all ages and also those with other learning
differences.
Address: 8600 LaSalle Road,
Chester Building. Suite 382
Baltimore, MD 21286-2044
Telephone (410) 296- 0232
Fax (410 32211-5059
e-mail
info@interdys.org
website: http://www.interdys.org
The IDA welcome speakers and participants to their yearly
conferences, which are attended by representatives from countries all over the
world. Please see the website to contact the IDA for details.
Real Training
Offers the CCET - Certificate of Competence in Educational
Training (Level A)
The only gold standard professional qualification in the
use of ability, attainment and social competence tests in education. Course
conducted online, plus a
Competence Day in London or notified venue.
Accredited and verified by the British Psychological
Society.
Also offers the CPT3A – Certificate of Psychometric
Testing, Assessment and Access Arrangements . This qualification is probably
the quickest route to recognition by the Joint Council for Qualifications. The
course contains all the elements of the CCET and additional modules that cover
dyslexia and access arrangements for public examination.
The CPT3A course uses the Campus Online Learning Platform.
Website:
www.realtraining.co.uk
e-mail:
info.@realtraining.co.uk
Tel: +44(0) 1273 35 80 80
Address: Real Training, 32 Prinsep Road, Hove, Sussex. BN3
7AB
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