Resources and supports from CALL Scotland
The CALL Scotland website contains a vast amount of information and resources that teachers can use to support learners with dyslexia.
Visit the dyslexia information page, or use the links below to visit the different topics.
CALL Scotland has also produced a step-by-step guide in the form of a question and answer ‘checklist’ helping you to identify problems and suggesting a range of practical technology focused solutions to support pupils with writing difficulties. View the guide here.
A technology guide to creating a dyslexia friendly classroom provides tips teachers can easily and quickly implement, that are either built in to the operating system of a device, or are free to download. View the guide here.
ICT to support learners with dyslexia infographic highlights a range of support tools compatible with laptops and PC’s in school, including text-to-speech, computer voices, speech recognition, word prediction, and colour contrast and highlighting. View the infographic here.
iPad apps for learners with dyslexia is a ‘wheel of apps’ identifying useful apps and displaying them in categories according to the difficulties faced by learners with dyslexia. View the wheel of apps here.
Using the iPad to support dyslexia highlights the built-in accessibility tools which support learners with dyslexia, including speak screen and safari reader. View the guide here.
Book Creator on the iPad is a great resource to help learners develop communication, literacy and organisation skills. The app is easy to learn and intuitive for learners at any stage of their learning. View the guide here.
Dyslexia Scotland
The Dyslexia Scotland website has a section where educators can access professional learning resources on dyslexia. You will also find the Addressing Dyslexia section containing a free toolkit for anyone supporting learners showing signs of literacy difficulties. View the Addressing Dyslexia Toolkit here.
