Resource Hub
Welcome to the Powertutors Resource Hub! Here, you’ll find a wealth of information and tools designed to support our mission of making education achievable for all. Whether you’re a parent, tutor, or student, our resources are here to help you thrive.
Please note that this is a work in progress, so stay tuned for more content and updates.
Understanding aspects of SEND
In our “Understanding aspects of SEND” section, we provide valuable insights and resources to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Our downloadable PDFs cover a range of topics to help you better understand and support the unique needs of every child.
Understanding Aspects of SEND: ADD
Our guide to Understanding Aspects of SEND: ADD
Other useful resources
ADDitude Magazine (www.additudemag.com):
Provides practical strategies, articles and community support.
ADHD Foundation (www.adhdfoundation.org.uk):
Offers resources for both ADHD and ADD, including training and support.
Children and Adults with ADD (CHADD) (www.chadd.org):
A leading organisation for individuals with ADD, offering resources and guidance.
Book recommendations:
Driven to Distraction by Edward M. Hallowell
Smart but Scattered by Peg Dawson
Understanding Aspects of SEND: ADHD
Our guide to Understanding Aspects of SEND: ADHD
Other useful resources
ADDitude Magazine (www.additudemag.com):
Provides practical strategies, articles and community support.
ADHD Foundation (www.adhdfoundation.org.uk):
Offers resources for both ADHD and ADD, including training and support.
Children and Adults with ADD (CHADD) (www.chadd.org):
A leading organisation for individuals with ADD, offering resources and guidance.
Book recommendations:
Driven to Distraction by Edward M. Hallowell and John J. Ratey
Smart but Scattered by Peg Dawson and Richard Guare
Understanding Aspects of SEND: Asperger’s Syndrome
Our guide to Understanding Aspects of SEND: Asperger’s Syndrome
Other useful resources
National Autistic Society (www.autism.org.uk): Offers comprehensive resources and advice for individuals with autism and Asperger’s Syndrome.
Asperger/Autism Network (AANE) (www.aane.org): Provides community support, training and resources tailored to individuals with Asperger’s.
Book recommendations:
Look Me in the Eye by John Elder Robison
The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome by Tony Attwood
Understanding Aspects of SEND: Autism
Our guide to Understanding Aspects of SEND: Autism
Other useful resources
National Autistic Society (www.autism.org.uk): Comprehensive resources, guidance and support for individuals with autism and their families.
Autism Speaks (www.autismspeaks.org): Offers toolkits, information and advocacy resources.
Book recommendations:
The Reason I Jump by Naoki Higashida
NeuroTribes by Steve Silberman
Understanding Aspects of SEND: Childhood Psychosis
Our guide to Understanding Aspects of SEND: Childhood Psychosis
Other useful resources
Mind (www.mind.org.uk): Offers resources and guidance for managing mental health conditions, including psychosis.
YoungMinds (www.youngminds.org.uk): Provides information and support for children’s mental health challenges.
National Institute of Mental Health (www.nimh.nih.gov): Shares research and treatment options for childhood psychosis and related conditions.
Book recommendation:
Helping Kids in Crisis by Fadi Haddad
Understanding Aspects of SEND: Conduct Disorder
Our guide to Understanding Aspects of SEND: Conduct Disorder
Other useful resources
Child Mind Institute (www.childmind.org): Provides resources and guidance for managing behavioural challenges like Conduct Disorder.
YoungMinds (www.youngminds.org.uk): Offers support and information on mental health conditions affecting children and teens.
Book recommendations:
The Defiant Child by Dr. Douglas Riley
Parenting the Strong-Willed Child by Rex Forehand and Nicholas Long
Parenting Children with Conduct Disorder by Abraham Theresa
Understanding Aspects of SEND: Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)
Our guide to Understanding Aspects of SEND: Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)
Other useful resources
RADLD (www.radld.org): Provides resources, training and awareness for DLD.
Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) (www.rcslt.org): Offers information on accessing speech and language therapy services.
ICAN (www.ican.org.uk): Supports children with communication challenges, including DLD.
Speech and Language UK (speechandlanguage.org.uk): Support and resources for families and educators, including news and blogs.
Book recommendations:
Uncommon Understanding by Dorothy Bishop
Small Talk: Simple Ways to Boost Your Child’s Speech and Language Development from Birth by Nicola Lathey
Understanding Aspects of SEND: Down Syndrome
Our guide to Understanding Aspects of SEND: Down Syndrome
Other useful resources
Down Syndrome Association (www.downs-syndrome.org.uk): Provides resources, advice, and support for individuals with Down Syndrome and their families.
National Down Syndrome Society (www.ndss.org): Offers education, advocacy and practical guidance for individuals with Down Syndrome.
Down Syndrome Education International (www.dseinternational.org): Focuses on improving education and development for individuals with Down Syndrome.
Book recommendations:
Early Communication Skills for Children with Down Syndrome by Libby Kumin
Babies with Down Syndrome by Susan Skallerup
Understanding Aspects of SEND: Dyscalculia
Our guide to Understanding Aspects of SEND: Dyscalculia
Other useful resources
British Dyslexia Association (www.bdadyslexia.org.uk): Provides information on dyscalculia alongside other learning differences.
Understood.org (www.understood.org): Shares practical strategies and support for children with math-related learning difficulties.
National Numeracy (www.nationalnumeracy.org.uk): Explanation of dyscalculia with tips and guidance.
Dyscalculia.org (www.dyscalculia.org): Offers resources, tools and guidance for individuals with dyscalculia.
Book recommendations:
The Dyscalculia Toolkit by Ronit Bird
The Dyscalculia Assessment: A complete teacher assessment tool for identifying maths difficulties by Jane Emerson and Patricia Babtie
Understanding Aspects of SEND: Dyslexia
Our guide to Understanding Aspects of SEND: Dyslexia
Other useful resources
British Dyslexia Association (www.bdadyslexia.org.uk): Offers resources, support and advocacy for individuals with dyslexia and their families.
International Dyslexia Association (www.dyslexiaida.org): Provides research-based information and practical resources.
Made By Dyslexia (www.madebydyslexia.org): Shares tools, training and success stories to empower individuals with dyslexia.
Book recommendations:
The Dyslexia Advantage by Brock Eide and Fernette Eide
Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz
Understanding Aspects of SEND: Dyspraxia
Our guide to Understanding Aspects of SEND: Dyspraxia
Other useful resources
- NHS Developmental Coordination Disorder (www.nhs.uk): Offers detailed guidance on symptoms, diagnosis and management.
- British Dyslexia Association (www.bdadyslexia.org.uk): Offers resources, support and advocacy for individuals with dyspraxia and their families.
- Book recommendations:
Caged in Chaos by Victoria Biggs
The Dyspraxic Learner by Alison Patrick