Understanding Dyslexia
What is dyslexia?
Dyslexia is a Greek word and means difficulty with words. It is caused by a difference in the part of the brain which processes language and therefore affects the skills required for learning, which may be one or more of the following - reading, writing, spelling and numeracy.
Dyslexia affects people from all backgrounds and ethnic groups at all levels of intelligence.
The library service has:
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books in large print
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Understanding Dyslexia videos
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computer software in some libraries
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Helpfiles in each service point
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internet access to useful websites
View Library Dyslexia book stock
Grimsby Central Library
Town Hall Square
Grimsby
DN31 1HG
Tel: (01472) 323600
Fax: (01472) 323634
Cleethorpes Library
Alexandra Road
Cleethorpes
DN35 8LG
Tel: (01472) 323650
Fax: (01472) 323652
Further Reading - A selection of North East Lincolnshire Libraries' stock on dyslexia. It includes material suitable for parents, teachers and other professionals.
Who can help?
British Dyslexia Association
98 London Road
Reading
RG1 4AU
Helpline : (0118) 966 2677
Fax: (0118) 9351927
E-mail: admin@bda-dyslexia.demon.co.uk
Website: http://www.bda-dyslexia.org.uk/
Dyslexia Institute
133 Gresham Road
Staines
TW18 2AJ
Tel: 01784 463851 Fax (01784) 460747
Website: http://www.dyslexia-inst.org.uk/
Davis Dyslexia Association
Website: http://www.dyslexia.com/
Adult Dyslexia Organisation
Admin: 0207 737 7646
Helpline: 0207 924 9559
Fax: 0207 207 7796
E-mail: dyslexia.hq@dial.pipe
Website: http://www.futurenet.co.uk/
Dyslexia Useful Contacts
Dyslexia Institute
2-4 Mint Lane
Lincoln
Telephone 01522 539267
Email Lincoln@dyslexia-inst.org.uk
Local contact Linda Robinson 01472 503611
Dyslexia Unit
Grimsby College
Contact Celia Lowden 01472 311222 ext 282
S.E.N.S.S.
NE Lincolnshire Special Educational Needs Support Service
Telephone 01472 323171/2
Email Jean.Barney@nelincs.gov.uk
British Dyslexia Association
98 London Road
Reading
RGI 5AU
Helpline Tel 01189 668271
Email info@dyslexiahelp-bda.demon.co.uk
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