Dyslexia resources

Explore Ako Aotearoa's resources designed to support tertiary educators meet their dyslexic learners' needs. 

Ako Aotearoa adult literacy and numeracy resources

Information and resources related to teaching adults with dyslexia. The resources cover topics such as what dyslexia is, how it can be identified, how it can affect people and what support can be put in place by educators.

A good place to start is this short video introducing our dyslexia resources.

Ako Aotearoa research projects

Research projects supported by Ako Aotearoa that have a focus on dyslexia.

More about the DFQM accreditation process

Listen to Ako's Annette van Lamoen discuss the DFQM on RNZ National (17 September, 2021).

Related Content

Intro to the dyslexia resources video image

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Dyslexia, Introduction to Dyslexia Resources

A YouTube video introducing the dyslexia resources to educators.

Dyslexia Decoded

Guide

Dyslexia Decoded: What it is, what it isn't, and what you can do about it

A book on dyslexia prepared for the Tertiary Education Commission by Dr Sue Dymock and Professor Tom Nicholson.

Dyslexia Friendly Style Guide

Guide

Dyslexia-Friendly Style Guide

This Dyslexia-Friendly Style Guide can be used as a reference when creating print and digital resources that are easy to read and accessible to dyslexic people or those needing literacy support.