ELT well help-line
If you have a quick question that is not answered on the FAQ page, or just
want some advice about how best to support a learner, feel free to contact
ELT well by email.
Explore these links, too, for further information and local contacts in your area (some pages may take a few seconds to connect - please be patient!):
| The National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service. | www.addiss.co.uk |
| The National Autistic Society (includes information about Asperger's syndrome) | |
| Dyslexia Action | www.dyslexiaaction.org.uk |
| The British Dyslexia Association | www.bdadyslexia.org.uk |
| The Dyspraxia Foundation | www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk |
| The Royal National Institute for the Deaf (RNID) | www.rnid.org.uk |
| The Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB) | www.rnib.org.uk |
| Skill: National Bureau for Students With Disabilities | www.skill.org.uk |
| Information about assistive technology, mainly for dyslexic learners | www.iansyst.co.uk |
| Information about assistive technology and equipment to support a wide range of disabilities. | www.techready.co.uk |
| A range of equipment and gadgets to support dyslexic learners | www.crossboweducation.com |
You might also find something of interest in these publications:
Kormos, J. & Smith, A.M. (2012) Teaching Languages to Students with Specific Learning Differences. Clevedon ; Multilingual Matters.
Smith, A.M. (2010) ‘Adapting Assessment Procedures for learners with different first languages’ PATOSS Bulletin 23(1): 37-42.
Smith, A.M. (2010) ‘Exam Access Arrangements for ESOL students’ Language Issues 21(1):53-57.
Kormos, Judit and Kontra, Edit H. (2008) Language learners with special needs : an international perspective. Multilingual Matters, Bristol.
Smith, A.M. (2008) ‘TEFL Training for Inclusive Classrooms’ Paper presented at the IATEFL Research Special Interest Group Conference: Exploring English Language Learning and Teaching Konin, Poland.
Smith, A.M. (2008) ‘Teachers’ and trainers’ perceptions of inclusive education within TEFL certificate courses in Britain’ in Language learners with special needs: An international perspective J. Kormos & E. Kontra (Eds.) Clevedon ; Multilingual Matters.
Banerjee, J., F. Franceschina and A.M. Smith (2007) ‘Documenting features of written language production typical at different IELTS band score levels’ IELTS Research Reports Vol 7: 249 - 309.
Smith, A.M. (2006) ‘‘Learning difficulties’ or teaching challenges?’ in IATEFL 2006 Harrogate Conference Selections B. Beaven (Ed.) Canterbury ; IATEFL.
Smith A.M. (2006) 'Inclusion in English Language Teacher Training and Education'. Upublished PhD thesis, Lancaster University.
Perkins, D. and A.M. Smith (2006) ‘A Study of Expertise and its Implications for Materials Development’ Folio 11(1): 20-24.
Smith, A. M. (2005) ‘The ABC of TEFL: Special Educational Needs (SEN).’ IATEFL Voices 186: 13.
Leslie, A. and A.M. Smith (2003) ‘Academic Synergy: Cultural influences on individual learning and teaching styles’ IATEFL 2003 Brighton Conference Selections A. Pulverness (Ed.) Canterbury ; IATEFL.