As a Guild member, you benefit from a wealth of resources and services including:
The Members’ Directory is a list of guild members who have a membership at Associate FE/HE (ADG FE/HE), Associate (ADG), Member (MDG) or Fellow (FDG) levels, the directory is searchable by parents, employers or anyone looking for tuition or full dyslexia/SpLD assessment.
Included in all memberships but not Affiliate or Affiliate (reduced).
Members’ benefits include access to a dedicated guild member website that provides a wealth of information, including an online platform for discussion with other members and experts about topics of interest.
Included in all memberships.
Designatory letters, also known as post-nominal letters (ADG, ADG FE/HE or MDG), are available to registered members who are specialist teachers/practitioners, student support tutors or specialist teacher/practitioner assessors. Fellowship (FDG) is also available for qualified, experienced professionals.
Included in all memberships but not Affiliate or Affiliate Online.
The Guild provides its members with a broad range of information relating to Dyslexia and SpLDs through its online library, a platform that produces focused search results. The National Dyslexia Resource Centre holds hard-copy resources, archives for the Association and also provides a unique e-Resources Collection, covering the fields of Dyslexia and other co-occurring difficulties, through its special collection of e-books, all accessible by members 24 hours a day.
Reduced Affiliate members have online library access only (no hard copies).
This is the journal of The Dyslexia Guild and is published twice a year for members and other subscribers. The Review provides topical articles and academic features on recent research and areas of interest to those working with learners with dyslexia and specific learning difficulties. The journal is free to members and is available on a subscription basis to schools and other interested readers. Dyslexia Review back issues and other related media are available electronically to all members.
“I thought I would drop you a line to congratulate you on this month’s magazine. Every article was topical and of interest. I particularly enjoyed the articles on handwriting, the impact of Covid and AI. In short, well worth the membership!”
Reduced Affiliate members have online Dyslexia Review only (no hard copies).
This is an electronic newsletter with topical information on research, courses, publications, continuing professional development and events and is sent to readers on a quarterly basis.
Included in all memberships.
The Dyslexia Guild Annual Summer Conference is held every year towards the end of June and is a vibrant networking event for members and non-members.
The conference explores current and topical areas relating to the field of Dyslexia and SpLD and provides an exhibition of specialist suppliers. Preferential and early bird rates are available for Guild members.
Dyslexia Action Training offers a range of online training courses and events suitable for Guild members on current practice and research, some available to Dyslexia Guild members at a reduced rate. Receive up to 10% off non-sale items at the Dyslexia Action Shop, including psychological assessment tests and a wide range of supporting materials.
Included in all memberships.
For education professionals undertaking assessments or providing training and tuition privately. It is a requirement that anyone carrying out assessments are covered by Professional Indemnity Insurance.
Available to Guild members at preferential rates.
Apply for or renew your Assessment Practising Certificate (APC). This is for those carrying out assessments and those who wish to be registered with the SpLD Assessment Standards Committee (SASC).