Useful Links for ND staff
British Dyslexia Association
A paper presented at the 5th BDA International conference titled “The experiences of teachers and trainee teachers who have dyslexia.” By Barbara Riddick. The perspectives of dyslexic teachers and trainee teachers on a number of issues relating to their role as a teacher
http://www.bdainternationalconference.org/2001/presentations/fri_s6_c_8.htm
British Dyslexia Association
Dyslexia and disability in the workplace and the Disability Discrimination Act.
http://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/workplace.html
Cardiff
University
PDF file titled ‘Should I disclose a disability to a potential employer’ (University of Cardiff careers service): http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/schoolsanddivisions/divisions/stude/cars
Dyslexic Teachers Association
A website for dyslexic teachers and their colleagues with information on teaching strategies and guidelines aimed at improving performance and boosting confidence. Includes a forum (see below), personal stories and dyslexia tests.
Dyslexic Teachers Association
Forum
“Being dyslexic forum” another forum for teachers who are dyslexic run by the Dyslexic Teachers Association. http://beingdyslexic.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=2169
Dyslexia Forum
“Being dyslexic forum” another forum for teachers who are dyslexic run by the Dyslexic Teachers Association. http://beingdyslexic.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=2169
Maine Policy Review
Article by Flynn Ross discussing the unfairness of certification exams on neurologically diverse teachers.
http://www.umaine.edu/MCSC/MPR/Vol14No1/ross/ross.htm
Teacher stress
An archived website (still functional but no longer maintained) for teachers with mental health concerns including depression, anxiety and stress. Contains useful information and resources about “symptoms”, managing illness and links to other sites.
http://www.untrammelled.co.uk/teacherstress/what%20to%20do.shtml
Teacher Support Network
Independent charity where teachers and lecturers can get confidential support 24/7 from trained and fully qualified professionals. This site provides telephone counselling, coaching via email, and has information on depression, stress and anxiety.
Teachers with Dyslexia and Dyscalculia
This link is to a research paper by Wadlington et al. The paper covers an investigation to ascertain if teachers with dyslexia and dyscalculia perceive that their learning disabilities have affected their adult lives, including their teaching.
The National Autistic Society
Information for people with Autistic spectrum disorders about getting and keeping a job. Information is not directly related to teaching but contains useful strategies and advice.
http://www.autism.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=409&a=3283
