Recommended Software & Resources for Dyslexia 

Here's a curated list of valuable software, apps, and other resources to support individuals with dyslexia and other learning differences. 

Useful Software for Dyslexia: (Many of these are sourced from the Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre’s website: https://helenarkell.org.uk/about-dyslexia/useful-links/) 

• Reading & Comprehension: 

• Read&Write: Offers text-to-speech, word prediction, and highlighting tools; great for students and professionals. 

• ClaroRead: Reads text aloud, includes spellcheck, homophone support, and screen tinting. 

• NaturalReader: Converts text into natural-sounding speech for easy proofreading and comprehension. 

• Speech-to-Text: 

• Dragon NaturallySpeaking: Highly accurate voice recognition for dictation and control. 

• Microsoft Dictate: A free and accessible voice typing option built into Microsoft 365. 

• Writing & Spelling Support: 

• Ginger Software: Offers grammar and spell check, sentence rephrasing, and translation. 

• Grammarly: (While not dyslexia-specific) helps improve grammar, clarity, and tone, boosting writing confidence. 

• Organisation & Planning: 

• Inspiration 11: A visual thinking tool perfect for mind mapping and organising ideas. 

• MindMeister: Cloud-based mind mapping for brainstorming and project planning. 

• Note-Taking & Study Tools: 

• AudioNote: Combines note-taking with audio recording, syncing notes to spoken content. 

• Notability: Popular on iPads, excellent for combining handwriting, typing, and audio. 

• All-in-One Platforms: 

• Dyslexic.com: Offers a wide range of assistive software and hardware tailored for dyslexia, including typing tutors, scanning pens, and ergonomic tools. 

• AbilityNet’s Resource Hub: A UK-based guide to free and paid tools, with tips on personalising technology for diverse needs. 

Other Valuable Links for Consideration: 

(Organise these using Google Sites' collapsible text feature if there are many links in one sub-category to keep the page tidy.) 

• General Learning & Maths: BBC Bitesize, Arts Award, Barrington Stoke (free home learning pack), Maths on Toast, National Numeracy, Times Educational Supplement (TES), OpenLearn Family Friendly Hub, Twinkl, Nessy (online learning program). 

• Optical Support: Eye Expert, Owen Leigh Optometry, The Eye Academy Opticians, Dyslexia Research Trust – John Stein Visual Clinic, Institute of Optometry. 

• Support for Teachers & Other Professionals: Addressing Dyslexia Toolkit, BBC Teach ("Dyslexia: Make a Difference"), SecEd, University College London (UCL) online resources, Nasen. 

• SpLD Organisations: Dyslexia Adult Network (DAN), Dyslexia Scotland, IPSEA, Made By Dyslexia, PATOSS, Springboard for Children, Surrey SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SSIASS), The British Dyslexia Association (BDA), CReSTeD, The Driver Youth Trust, Olive Hickmott at Empowering Learning, The Dyslexia-SpLD Trust, Dyslexia Action, The Codpast, Dyslexia Unwrapped. 

• Other Learning Difficulties (Neurodiversity Links): Dyscalculia Network, Dyscalculia Association, The Dyscalculia Information Centre, Maths Explained, The Dyspraxia Foundation, ADDISS, Afasic, ASLTIP, National Autistic Society, Child Autism UK, Therapy for Children, Young Minds. 

• Professional Bodies: British Psychological Society, Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), Association of Dyslexia Specialists in Higher Education (ADSHE), Independent Schools Council, British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, Association of Educational Psychologists. 

• Dyslexia-Friendly Publishers & Audiobooks: 

• Publishers: Barrington Stoke, Dekko Comics, Ransom Publishing, Books for Topics, Jessica Kingsley Publishers. 

• Audiobooks: Books for All, Calibre Audio, Listening Books, Audible, RNIB. 

• Assistive Technology for Dyslexia (Support Services): AbilityNet. 

• Financial, Employment & Legal Support: Access to Work (Tel: 0345 268 8489), Student Finance DSA (Tel: 0300 100 0607), Do It (neuro-inclusive employment), Civil Legal Advice (CLA) (Tel: 0345 3454 345).