Resources

DAI Information Books

"All Children Learn Differently: A Parents' Guide to Dyslexia" by Mary Ball, Rosie Bissett, Anne Hughes and Wyn McCormack is available from DAI at 1, Suffolk Street, Dublin 2.

Cost = €7.00 (€5.00 for the book + €2.00 for postage costs).

This is the current version of the popular DAI information booklet on dyslexia. It is more comprehensive than previous editions and written specifically for parents. It offers information and practical advice on dyslexia, describes the services and support which exist within the Irish education system, and contains the key information parents need to know in order to best help their child progress through the education system.

It is written in plain language and conveys the positive message that dyslexia makes learning difficult but not impossible.

Postal orders - please send a cheque or postal order for €7.00 to DAI with your full name and postal address, and a copy will be posted to you. Orders can also be placed over the phone using a visa or laser card.

"Living With Dyslexia: Information for Adults on Dyslexia" by Anne Hughes, Mary Ball, Rosie Bissett, and Wyn McCormack is available from DAI at 1, Suffolk Street, Dublin 2.

Cost = €7.00 (€5.00 for the book + €2.00 for postage costs).

This is the new DAI information booklet on adult dyslexia. It will be useful not only for adults with dyslexia, but also their friends and families, colleagues and employers and those working in the adult education sector. This book provides information to help increase understanding of dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties. It includes strategies for dealing with and managing dyslexia. The book also contains advice on dyslexia in the workplace and advice for employers, as well as a chapter on the benefits of computers and assistive technology.

It is written in plain language and conveys the positive message that while dyslexia can make learning and working more difficult, it is possible to succeed and reach your own potential.

Other Books Available to Buy from DAI:

Dyslexia: An Irish Perspective

Cost: 20.00 Euro (includes post and packaging costs)

"Dyslexia: An Irish Perspective" is by Mary Ball, Anne Hughes and Wyn McCormack, published by Blackhall Publishing in 2006. It is written for parents and teachers, and adults with dyslexia in an Irish setting. Some of the topics included in the book are:

• What is dyslexia?
• Understanding the assessment
• Legislation and other provision by the Dept. of Education and Science
• How parents can help the child
• Dyslexia at primary and second level
• Dyslexia and maths
• How computers can help
• Dyslexia in adulthood

Lost for Words

Cost: 16.00 Euro (includes post and packaging costs)

"Lost for Words - Dyslexia at Second Level and Beyond" is by Wyn McCormack, 2nd Edition published by Tower Press in 2002. This book is a practical guide for parents and teachers on dyslexia in Irish second level schools. Some of the topics included in the book are:

• Choosing a second level school
• Helping the student cope with the curriculum
• Reasonable accommodations in examinations
• Exemption from Irish
• Assistive technology
• How parents and teachers can help
• Identification and screening

Tom's Special Talent

Cost: 8.99 Euro (10.00 Euro with post and packaging costs)

Special Stories Publishing, in conjunction with the Dyslexia Association of Ireland, has just launched a new children's book about dyslexia. The book titled Tom's Special Talent is beautifully illustrated by Irish artist, Eva Byrne, and is designed to introduce younger children to dyslexia (most suitable for children aged 5-9 years old). The story, written by Kate Gaynor, is told through the eyes of Tom, a young boy with dyslexia. When Tom sees how good his friends are at reading and writing, it leaves him wondering if he has any talents at all. However, a school competition not only helps Tom to find his own talent but also to see that everyone has a special talent of their own.

This new book will be a great resource for parents and teachers alike. It will be a useful way to introduce younger children to dyslexia - and not only children who have dyslexia, but also their siblings, friends and classmates.

The book is now available through all good bookstores nationwide. It is also available from the DAI national office, and can be purchased online via the Special Stories website (www.specialstories.ie). Price is €8.99 per copy.

Special Stories are currently running a special offer - parents can donate a copy of the book to their child's school at a 20% discount. Simply send the name and address of the school to Special Stories and they will send the book to the school along with a note to say that it was donated by you!

"Gordon Banks - A Hero Who Could Fly" by Don Mullan

Recently a small but very moving book 'A Hero Who Could Fly' was published about an Irish boy and his English hero. It is the memoir of a boy with learning disabilities who learned to read and write through his sporting idol, Gordon Banks.

And here is what some of the national Irish and UK media outlets have said:
"Beautifully written", BBC Sport, June 2006
"… Long after the England legend retired, he remained for Mullan the most vivid and supreme representation of English football. That they would meet decades later, as equals and eventually as friends, is what makes this book ring so powerfully true and heartfelt." The Irish Times, May 2006.
"READ THIS", Simon Hills, The Times, June 2006

Like those quoted above, I am sure you will find it an entertaining and moving read. Details on purchasing the book can be found at http://www.alittlebookcompany.com/index2.htm or by emailing: albc@eircom.net.
Royalties from the book are donated to the Dyslexia Association of Ireland.

Books For Parents
	Report of the Task Force on Dyslexia Published in 2002 Available from the Government Publications Office, Molesworth St., Dublin 2. Also, can be downloaded (PDF Format 529KB) from the Dept. of Education website by clicking here. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view PDF Files. If you do not have Acrobat Reader, click on the icon below to download a free version from the Adobe site.
Joint Publication of the Departments of Education, North and South	Understanding Dyslexia - A Guide for Schools Each primary and secondary school has been sent one free copy by the Dept. of Education and Science. Also available to buy from the Government Publications Office, Molesworth St., Dublin 2.
Ball, M., Hughes A. and McCormack, W.	Dyslexia: An Irish Perspective. (Blackhall Publishers, 2006)
Crisfield (Ed.)	The BDA Handbook. (BDA 2002 - an annual publication)
Hornsby, Beve.	Overcoming Dyslexia. (London, MacDonald Optima, 1988)
Hornsby, Beve.	Dyslexics I Have Known or Reaching For The Stars. (Whurr, 2001)
McCormack, Wyn.	Lost for Words: Dyslexia at Second Level and Beyond. A Practical Guide for Parents and Teachers (2nd Edition) (Tower Press, 2002)
Ostler, Christine.	Dyslexia: A Parent's Guide. (Ammite Books)
Ott, Philomena	How to Detect and Manage Dyslexia. (Heinemann, l997.)
Payne, T. and Turner, E.	Dyslexia: A Parents' and Teachers' Guide. (Multilingual Matters Ltd., 1998)
Books For Teachers
	Report of the Task Force on Dyslexia Published in 2002 Available from the Government Publications Office, Molesworth St., Dublin 2. Also, can be downloaded (PDF Format 529KB) from the Dept. of Education website by clicking here. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view PDF Files. If you do not have Acrobat Reader, click on the icon below to download a free version from the Adobe site.
Joint Publication of the Departments of Education, North and South	Understanding Dyslexia - A Guide for Schools Each primary and secondary school has been sent one free copy by the Dept. of Education and Science. Also available to buy from the Government Publications Office, Molesworth St., Dublin 2.
Ball, M., Hughes A. and McCormack, W.	Dyslexia: An Irish Perspective. (Blackhall Publishers, 2006)
Crombie, M.	Specific Learning Difficulties: A Teachers' Guide. (Jordanhill Publications, 1992)
Malone, G. and Smith, D.	Learning To Learn. (NASEN Publications, 1996)
McCormack, Wyn.	Lost for Words: Dyslexia at Second Level and Beyond. A Practical Guide for Parents and Teachers (2nd Edition) (Tower Press, 2002)
Pavlidis, G.I. (Ed.).	Perspectives On Dyslexia Volumes 1 and 2. (Wiley, 1990)
Payne, T. and Turner, E.	Dyslexia: A Parent's and Teachers' Guide. (Multilingual Matters Ltd., 1998)
Peer, L. and Reid, G. (Ed.)	Successful Inclusion in the Secondary School. (David Fulton, 2001)
Reason, R. and Boote, R.	Learning Difficulties in Reading and Writing: A Teachers Manual. (NFER Nelson, 1986)
Reid, G. (Ed.)	Specific Learning Difficulties: Perspectives on Practice. (Moray House Publications, 1993)
Reid, G.	Dyslexia: A Practitioner's Handbook. (Wiley, 1998)
Ott, Philomena	How to Detect and Manage Dyslexia. (Heinemann, l997.)
Snowling, M. (Ed.)	Children's Written Language Difficulties. (NFER Nelson, 1990)
Snowling, M. and Thomson, M.E. (Ed.)	Dyslexia: Integrating Theory and Practice. (Whurr, 1991)
Thomason, M.E.	Developmental Dyslexia; It's Nature, Assessment and Remediation. (Whurr, 1990)
Books on Adults and Dyslexia
Ball, M., Hughes A. and McCormack, W.	Dyslexia: An Irish Perspective. (Blackhall Publishers, 2006)
Bartlett, D. and Moody, S.	Dyslexia in the Workplace. (Whurr, 2000)
Goodwin, V. and Thomson, B.	Making Dyslexia Work for You - A self-help guide. (David Fulton Publishers, ISBN 1-84312-091-7) Website: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/arthur.thomson/
Heaton, P. and Mitchell, G.	Dyslexia, Students in Need. (Whurr, 2001)
McLoughlin et al	Adult Dyslexia: Assessment, Counselling and Training. (Whurr, 1993)
Michelson, C.	Adult Dyslexia: A Guide for Basic Skills Tutors. (Available from the Adult Dyslexia Organisation (ADO), 336 Brixton Rd., London SW9 7AA Tel: 0044-207-9249559)
Miles, T.R. and Gilroy, D.	Dyslexia at College. (Methuen, 1986)
Reid, G. and Kirk, J.	Dyslexia in Adults: Education and Employment. (Wiley, 2001)
Books on Maths and Dyslexia
Chinn, S. and Ashcroft, J.R. (Ed).	Mathematics for Dyslexics: A Teaching Handbook. (Whurr, 1993)
Henderson, A.	Maths and Dyslexia. (Llandudno, St. David's College, 1989)
Miles, T.R. and Miles, E. (Ed)	Dyslexia and Mathematics. (Routledge, 1992)
Useful Contacts
Department of Education and Science	Marlborough Street, Dublin 1. Tel. 01-8734700 Website www.education.ie
Scoilnet	A very useful website for information on Primary & Secondary Education Website:www.scoilnet.ie
National Parents Council (Primary)	16 Cumberland Street, Dublin 2. Tel: 01-6780099.
National Parents Council (Post Primary)	Unit 5, Glasnevin Business Centre, Ballyboggan Road, Dublin 11. Tel: 01 8302740 / 8302747. Helpline: 1800 265 165 Website: www.npcpp.ie Email: npcpp@eircom.net
British Dyslexia Association	Unit 8, Bracknell Beeches, Old Bracknell Lane, Bracknell RG12 7BW, England. Helpline: Tel: 0044 845 251 9002 email: helpline@bdadyslexia.org.uk Administration: Tel: 00 44 118 966 2677 email: admin@bdadyslexia.org.uk Website: www.bdadyslexia.org.uk
Northern Ireland Dyslexia Association	Tel: 028 9065 9212 Website: www.nida.org.uk
European Dyslexia Association	Website: http://www.dyslexia.eu.com/
SchoolDays.ie Ireland's Online Resource for Parents and Teachers	Website: http://www.schooldays.ie/
Educational Suppliers
ETC Consult	17 Leeson Park, Dublin 6 Tel: 01-4972067 Email: etcc@iol.ie
Outside the Box Learning Resources Ltd.	W6W Tougher's Business Park, Newhall, Naas, Co. Kildare. Tel: 045 409322 email: info@otb.ie Website: www.otb.ie
Surgi Sales	252 Harold's Cross Road, Dublin 6W. Tel: 01-4966688 Website: www.staeducational.com Email: info@staeducational.com
Specialist Suppliers - Technology and Software

For a full listing of specialist software suppliers and publishers see the computer section of this website.