UK Special Education
Autism sites in the UK
A list of sites dealing with the autism spectrum disorder
Bercow Review
The Bercow Review was an independent review of services for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN).
British Association of Teachers of the Deaf (BATOD)
The British Association of Teachers of the Deaf (BATOD) is the professional association representing the interests of teachers of deaf children and young people in the United Kingdom.
Center for Applied Special Technology
CAST was founded in 1984 as an educational organization that uses technology to expand learning opportunities for all. CAST uses what it terms as a Universal Design for Learning.
Centre for Studies on Inclusive Education (CSIE)
The Centre for Studies on Inclusive Education (CSIE) was established in 1982 and is an independent charity that promotes inclusive education as a basic human right of every child.
Down Syndrome Educational Trust
The Down Syndrome Educational Trust is a UK based registered charity that undertakes research into the development and education of individuals with Down syndrome.
Dyslexia Action
The Dyslexia Action is an educational organisation which conducts research and provides information about dyslexia to parents, teachers and other education professionals working in the field of Special Educational Needs.
The Enabling Education Network
ENET is an information-sharing network on the issue of inclusive education.
Inclusive science and special educational needs
These are the web pages of the Inclusive Science and Special Educational Needs project, a collaboration between the Association for Science Education (ASE) and the National Association for Special Educational Needs (NASEN)
Inclusive Technology
Inclusive Technology is a company that specialises in aids for learners with special educational needs, i.e., physical disability, sensory impairment or learning difficulty
Inclusive Education Mailing List
A mailing list that is a research colloquium in the field of inclusive education, integration / mainstreaming and special educational needs". Archives of messages are available back to 1998.
Independent Panel for Special Education Advice (IPSEA)
The Independent Panel for Special Education Advice (IPSEA), gives information on special educational needs legislation in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. News bulletins on various UK Government initiatives to do with Special Educational Needs are available.
International Special Education Congress (ISEC) 2000
The International Special Education Congress (ISEC) 2000, was held in Manchester 24-28 July, 2000. Over 200 presentations from the conference are now online and the website includes background to ISEC, vision, speakers and keynote addresses, the conference programme and associated websites.
Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs
Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs is a refereed online publication of NASEN, the United Kingdom's National Association for Special Educational Needs.
Language needs or special needs? The assessment of learning difficulties in literacy among children learning English as an additional language: a literature review
This report, written by Tony Cline and Tatheer Shamsi from the University of Luton provides information about recent research into literacy assessment for pupils learning English as an additional language (EAL). A central feature of the report is the identification of assessment strategies which distinguish between literacy problems which are due to EAL and those which are due to specific learning difficulties.
National Association for Special Educational Needs (NASEN)
The National Association for Special Educational Needs (NASEN) aims to promote the interests of those with exceptional learning needs and/or disabilities, to provide a forum for those actively involved with exceptional learning needs and/or disabilities and to contribute to the formulation and development of policy in the area.
Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
Part of the UK charity, the Mental Health Foundation
Stuttering and Stammering Law - Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland
Educating for Equality
Direct Government - UK site , over 500 references to Special Ed
Statistical Information on Special Education in England
Overview of Special Education in England - Wikipedia
Special Education Needs - Teacher Net
Contact a Family - Information for families with special needs
Advice for Families with Special Needs - Contact a Family, England
Advice for Families with Special Needs - Contact a Family, Wales
Courses for Special Education in UK
Indpendent Special Education Advice - Scotland
Deaf Education
