Internet Resources

Additional Support Needs

The following sites will provide up to date advice on some of the difficulties facing our pupils.
It is also worth trying general Google searches for the topics. Try to focus on UK sites. Sites from the USA vary tremendously in quality!

DYSLEXIA
www.dyslexiascotland.org.uk
www.bdadyslexia.org.uk
www.dyslexiaaction.org.uk

DYSCALCULIA
www.bbc.co.uk/skillwise/tutors  (expert column / learning difficulties)


ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
www.adhd.org.uk
www.netdoctor.co.uk   (then search)
www.bbc.co.uk/health   (then search)

AUTISM/ ASPERGERS/ SEMANTIC PRAGMATIC DISORDER.
www.scottishautismnetwork.org.uk
www.nas.org.uk

BEHAVIOURAL ISSUES
www.rcpsych.ac.uk  (search- factsheet 4   et al.)

TOURETTE’S SYNDROME
www.tsa.org.uk


SQA SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ARRANGEMENTS
www.sqa.org.uk