Training - Parents and Carers
Do you want to find out more about how to support your child or a young person with dyslexia or dyscalculia? We have a number of webinars and short courses that introduce you to what dyslexia or dyscalculia are, tips for how to support the needs of individuals and strategies for enabling those with dyslexia or dyscalculia to fulfil their potential and thrive.
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An Introduction to Assistive Technology
2-3 hours
FREE
eLearning
The development of technology that can support those who have dyslexia or other neurodiverse needs with tasks that they may find difficult, has transformed the landscape of options that are able to individuals. This mini eLearning module provides an overview of the typical product range that is currently available for children and adults and also points to some of the considerations to be aware of when choosing assistive technology for learning or work.
Helping With Phonics: A Free Resource from the SoundCheck Project
Free
eLearning
This eLearning module has been designed for teachers, TA's, LSA's and other education professionals who wish to support primary age learners to develop better phonics skills. These resources may be of particular use to those working with children who are approaching the Phonics Screening Check. The materials for this course have been developed as part of the SoundCheck Project as run by the BDA in partnership with Dyslexia Action and Springboard for Children.
Part of an Accredited Course
Dyslang (Dyslexia and Additional Academic Language Learning)
FREE
eLearning
The aim of this eLearning module is to enable teachers and parents to support the multilingual dyslexic individual in learning an additional curriculum language. That is, for example, in the UK a child may have Welsh as their first language, use English in the classroom, but also have to learn French. The materials for this module have been developed as part of a project, funded with support from the European Commission.