Links

 Afasic

Parent-led organisation to help children and young people with speech and language impairments.

 British Dyslexia Association

Searchable site with information about dyslexia.

 Connects

A worldwide interactive, personalised forum for the sharing of information by people whose lives are affected by mental health problems and /or learning disabilities. This includes people with mental health problems or learning difficulties, their parents, friends, carers or educators, therapists etc as well as researchers, legislators and volunteers. The site contains information about organisations, websites, events etc with over 6000 resources listed. Site requires registration.

 Dial UK

National organisation for a network of 140 local disability information and advice services run by and for disabled people.

 Dyslexia Action

An educational charity for the assessment and teaching of people with dyslexia and for the training of teachers. Useful factsheets about dyslexia, sources of help, training and funding.

 Foundation for People With Learning Disabilities

Largest site on learning disability issues in the UK, this organisation conducts research on learning disability and provides extensive links to other useful learning disability sites.

 INPP - Institute for Neuro-Physiological Psychology

UK treatment, research and training group in neuro-developmental delay and its impact on specific learning disabilities including dyslexia & ADHD. Treatment offered is drug-free and non-invasive.

 LD Online

US site with some good articles available online on learning disability.

 National Association for Special Educational Needs

With over seventy branches across the country, The National Association for Special Educational Needs (NASEN) is the leading organisation in the UK which aims to promote the education, training, advancement and development of all those with special educational needs. NASEN has over 10,000 members and reaches a huge readership through its two journals: British Journal of Special Education and Support for Learning and magazine Special!

 National Association for Special Educational Needs

With over seventy branches across the country, The National Association for Special Educational Needs (NASEN) is the leading organisation in the UK which aims to promote the education, training, advancement and development of all those with special educational needs. NASEN has over 10,000 members and reaches a huge readership through its two journals: British Journal of Special Education and Support for Learning and magazine Special!

 National Center for Learning Disabilities

Useful US site.

 Network 81

UK charity providing a helpline and support to parents with a view to promoting properly resourced inclusive education for children with special needs.

 Parents for Inclusion

UK charity based in London helping parents to ensure disabled children can learn, make friends and have a voice in ordinary school and throughout life. Helpline available.

 Rathbone Training

UK charity providing education and training for young people and adults with special needs.

 Skill: National Bureau for Students with Disabilities

UK charity promoting opportunities for young people and adults with any kind of disability in post-16 education, training and employment.