What's on at The Dyslexia Association

This page tells you about meetings The Dyslexia Association or associated organisations plan for the future and about courses which are open for booking .

Meetings are stand alone events on a single day. Courses require more commitment. You may need to attend sessions over a period of time and there may be a course fee.

Call the Helpline (0115 924 6888) for more details of events.

CONFERENCES & EVENTS

    Dyslexia Awareness Open Day

  • Saturday 27th April 2013, 10:00 - 3:00

  • at The Dyslexia Association, Sherwood House, 7 Gregory Boulevard, Nottm, NG7 6LB
  • Workshops for parents, children, adult dyslexics, employers and anyone with an interest in Dyslexia. Opportunities to talk to Dyslexia specialists, other dyslexics, buy cakes, books, resources etc.
  • Sorry, this event is now fully booked. If you would like to be added to our mailing list and notified of future events, please email us at: Bookings@dyslexia.uk.net

MEETINGS

    Bassetlaw Dyslexia Support Group

  • Tuesday 11th June 2013, 6:00 - 7:30

  • at Harworth and Bircotes Town Hall. Scrooby Road, Harworth, Doncaster, DN11 8JP
  • Open meeting - Update on Dyslexia Assessment. Presented by Oona Oakland, Notts County Council Dyslexia Specialst Tutor.
  • The meeting is preceeded by Support Group AGM, 5:00-5:45, all welcome.

COURSES

The Dyslexia Association runs courses for dyslexic people, which are listed below.

You must book a place on a course. You should expect to attend a sequence of sessions. To make a booking, or to obtain more information, ring our Helpline number (0115 924 6888).

Touch Type Read and Spell

  • A multisensory learning programme for people with dyslexia, which develops literacy skills whilst you learn to touch type.
  • Reinforce word reading and spelling at all ages from 7 up.
  • Produce high quality coursework.
  • Improve efficiency when using Assistive Technology Software to overcome dyslexic difficutlies.

For further details of these courses click here

Weekly Classes

  • You can start a course at any time.
  • Courses run on a rolling program. Everyone works at their own pace.
  • Classes take place weekly in school term time and last for one hour.
  • Currently available booking times: Nottingham, Weds 4.00pm, Sat 9:30 and 10:30 am
  • The course costs £15 per session, payable termly.

    • Summer Course

    • Monday 29th July to Friday 2nd August 2013
    • Places for Primary and Secondary Age children
    • Book now: 0115 924 6880 / Bookings@dyslexia.uk.net
    • The course costs £150, payable in advance.