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Website links

Useful contacts and web-links

Asperger's Syndrome

Aspergia
A pro-AS site run by AS for AS - including awareness raising campaign and factual information (as well as a fantasy element).

FAAAS
A site specifically for the families of adults with Asperger's Syndrome. The site holds a mass of information and relevant links. Possibly the first stop for those interested in Asperger's in adults.

Guidelines for Assessment and Diagnosis
Aacademic summary of Asperger's Syndrome. Basic information, including approaches to learning. PDF format

Hubert's Site
Avery lengthy website written by Hubert Cross who has Asperger's Syndrome. Full of personal experiences and advice, and characterised by a deep conviction that the condition can be positively addressed.

The Asperger's Connection
An interactive site for sharing information, discussion, ask the expert etc.

Dyslexia

Adult Dyslexia Organisation

Adult Dyslexia (UFI/DAO)
An in-depth guide designed for tutors and support workers.

Avko Dyslexia (and Spelling) Research Foundation
See also on this site an interesting simplification of Dyslexia Definitions.

Bristol Dyslexia Centre
A very informal but informative site. Includes simple, self checklist.

British Dyslexia Association

Dyslexia Adults Link (DAL)
US and world (includes forum)

Dyslexia-Health-Education (DHE)
Very distinctive, voluntary UK site and host for local dyslexia sites (includes forum) Organised by Gary Lambert.

Dyslexia in Ireland

Dyslexia News

Daily up-dates

Dyslexia Scotland (Dyslexia in Scotland)

Dyslexia Scotwest

Dyslexia Scotwest is the main dyslexia organisation in the West of Scotland.

Parents Support Network Smartgroups
The discussion forum concentrates on children's conditions, but has a wealth of useful links - often local Scottish resources.

The Dyslexia Institute

Dyspraxia

Dyspraxia Foundation
Information on adult dyspraxia.

Neuro-Diversity

Developmental Adult Neuro-diversity
DANDA : A new site for people with Dyspraxia, ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome and related conditions such as Dyslexia and Dyscalculia. Has forums and a newsletter

Hi2u
A website for people with hidden impairments. The site is a gateway for a number of useful links.

Visual perceptual difficulties

Dyslexia a2z
A clear introduction to a range of eye difficulties that relate to reading and writing.

Irlen syndrome
A link to Irlen.com for an introduction to the condition.

Optometrists' Network
Offers a summary of visual problems that can affect reading.

Perceptual Dyslexia (Irlen Syndrome)
A PowerPoint presentation prepared for the US Military - has speaker notes as well as slides.

Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome (Irlen Syndrome)
Contains information as well as simulations of different visual distortions.

The Role of the Optometrist in Dyslexia
A set of 3 Continuous Professional Development papers aimed at Optometrists - but useful on both visual perception and dyslexia.

Page updated: Monday, August 27, 2007