You can find a good summary of all the current literacy interventions currently used to support students who have dyslexia.

http://www.interventionsforliteracy.org.uk/interventions/list-view/

http://www.dyslexia-parent.com/mag19.html

Offers great practical advice and recommendations for you to try.

• Genetic research has identified potential gene markers for dyslexia on chromosomes 6,15 and 1.
• Research from Sweden suggests that a gene on chromosome 2 affects the development and functioning of some parts of the brain that deal with language skills.
• It is generally felt further conclusive evidence is still required.
• 70% of students with dyslexia can identify a family link, more commonly on the male side.
• General ratio of boys to girls is 4:1.
• BDA - 10% of population is dyslexic, 4% are severely affected.

• Seat the student close to the teacher, to enable the teacher to check they have understood the task.
• Constant reminders, memory prompts, repetition and over-learning
• Do not make comparisons with peers
• Work is likely to be inconsistent and erratic - acknowledge this
• Do not ask a student to read out in class, unless they request to.
• Judge ability /understanding by oral responses not written work.
• Teach dictionary skills.
• Give spellings in families, irregular spellings can be confusing.
• Students to repeart back instructions and messages.
• Worksheets need to be clear, uncluttered and have picture clues if possible.
• Whiteboard backgrounds changed to pastel colours to avoid th glare from white background.
• Mnemonics to aid spelling
• Study skills taught 
• The Basic Skills Agency (02074054017) have free good quality posters.
• Hang on ceiling stimuli for suffixes eg tall, tallest, taller
• Colour code books/ areas in the classroom

http://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/about-dyslexia/famous-dyslexics.html

Here you will find an extensive list of famous people who have dyslexia.

http://www.beingdyslexic.co.uk/pages/information/teachers/identification-and-helpful-advice/pre-school-children.php

Has a great checklist identifying early signs and the links with speech and language difficulties.

http://www.beingdyslexic.co.uk/pages/information/teachers/identification-and-helpful-advice/_secondary-school-children.php

This is a great one page summary- useful to give to staff.

http://www.beingdyslexic.co.uk/pages/information/teachers/identification-and-helpful-advice/tips-for-teaching-primary-school-dyslexic-children.php

This is a great one page summary -useful to give to staff.