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

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.

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

British Dyslexia Association

Dyslexia Action (formerlyThe Dyslexia Institute)

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 a2z

Dyslexia News

Daily up-dates

Dyslexia Scotland

Dyslexia Scotwest

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

Dyspraxia

Dyspraxia Foundation
Information on adult dyspraxia.

Adult Dyspraxia Scotland

A website created by adults with dyspraxia for adults with dyspraxia. Filled with practical information and the experiences of those with dyspraxia. It has a very extensive set of weblinks.

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

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 25, 2008