Partnerships

These links have been carefully checked and some of them are our partners, although LDA cannot be held responsible for the content of these external sites.

Nasen (www.nasen.org.uk)

Nasen is the leading organisation in the UK that aims to promote the training, advancement and development of all of those people who work with children and young people with special and additional support needs. Nasen reaches a huge readership through its journals: British Journal of Special Education, Support for Learning, new on-line publication Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs and the magazine Special.

Nasen formerly the National Association for Special Educational Needs was formed in 1992 when the National Association for Remedial Education (NARE) amalgamated with the National Council for Special Education (NCSE). This followed a decision by the two organisations to create a single, powerful voice to promote equal opportunities for all learners.

NCSE had its roots in special schools and was created in 1973 when the Association for Special Education merged with the Guild of Teachers of Backward Children and the College of Special Education. NARE began in 1963 and was largely inspired by those working in the remedial services developed in the 1950s. Nasen now operates at many levels and is open to all those who wish to advance the education of those with special needs.

NB: Please note this information has been taken from the Nasen website.

Dyslexia Action (www.dyslexiaaction.org.uk)

Dyslexia Action is the UK's leading provider of services and support for people with dyslexia and literacy difficulties. We specialise in assessment, teaching and training. We also develop and distribute teaching materials and undertake research.

We are committed to improving public policy and practice. We partner with schools, LEAs, colleges, universities, employers, voluntary sector organisations and Government to improve the quality and quantity of help for people with dyslexia and specific learning difficulties.

Our services are available through our 25 centres and 160 teaching locations, including many schools, around the UK. Over half a million people benefit from our work each year. Dyslexia Action is the only national dyslexia teaching organisation in the world with our own bursary fund to help families who could not otherwise afford specialist provision.

NB: Please note this information has been taken from the Dyslexia Action website.

Afasic (www.afasic.org.uk)

AFASIC Promotes understanding, acceptance, equal opportunities and the inclusion into society of children and young adults with speech and language impairments. AFASIC was founded in 1968 as a parent-led organisation to help children and young people with speech and language impairments and their families. It provides information and training for parents and professionals and produces a range of publications. Members meet in local groups in many areas of the UK. www.afasic.org.uk/
www.afasiccymru.org.uk
www.afasicscotland.org.uk
www.afasicnorthernireland.org.uk


NB: Please note this information has been taken from Special Educational Needs - A guide to British expertise booklet.

Dyspraxia Foundation (www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk)

The Dyspraxia Foundation is a country Wide charity, founded in 1987 as the Dyspraxia Trust by two mothers who met at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Sick Children. After being told that their children had Dyspraxia they were astonished and dismayed to discover that no facilities existed to help or inform parents and children with the condition. They decided to form their own group to help others to help themselves.

From the very beginning they encouraged others to join the group and then to set up their own local sub-groups to support other parents and sufferers of Dyspraxia in their own local area, but in the name of the Trust. In 1996 the charity changed its name to the Dyspraxia Foundation and this is what it is known as today.

NB: Please note this information has been taken from the Dyspraxia Foundation website.

The National Autistic Society (www.autism.org.uk)

The National Autistic Society (NAS) is the UK's leading charity for people with autism (including Asperger syndrome). It champions the rights and interests of people with autism and ensures that they and their families receive quality services appropriate to their needs. The NAS runs six schools for children with autism. Its campaign, make school make sense, calls on government and local authorities to deliver improvements to education for children with autism.

NB: Please note this information has been taken from Special Educational Needs - A guide to British expertise booklet.

ADDISS (www.addiss.co.uk)

The National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service. We provide people-friendly information and resources about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder to anyone who needs assistance - parents, sufferers, teachers or health professionals. Whatever you're looking for in ADHD, we'll do our best to help.

NB: Please note this information has been taken from the ADDISS website.