by Arran Smith | Mar 2, 2019 | Education, Technology For Studying
Why should dyslexic students consider using technology that ‘levels the playing field’ when studying? In this article you will gain an insight into why a student with dyslexia would use assistive technology to bridge the gap between themselves and non-dyslexic peers...
by Arran Smith | Mar 2, 2019 | Education, Mental Wellbeing
In this article, students who struggle with studying at higher education, who may or may not be diagnosed with dyslexia (or other SpLD) will find the single most important factor that will make them successful on their course.Before I share that information I would...
by Arran Smith | Feb 1, 2019 | Education
As I have written about studying with dyslexia, I have come to the conclusion that schools that are failing dyslexic students do so because the student is expected to learn in the way that the teacher wants them too rather than the way that they naturally learn. Now I...
by Arran Smith | Jan 29, 2019 | Education, Mental Wellbeing
In this article, together we are going to explore how to help students with disabilities overcome anxiety.Given the name of this blog, I am of course going to be exploring this from a dyslexia perspective but I do not feel that it is inappropriate to consider that...
by Arran Smith | Jan 28, 2019 | Education, Technology For Studying
This blog article will provide you with key information that you can use to find out more about getting exams access arrangements for a child or young person whose Special Educational Needs such as dyslexia, put them at a significant disadvantage when taking an exam...
by Arran Smith | Jan 18, 2019 | Education
In December 2018 I had the pleasure of visiting the Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre in Farnham. This is what I found out about this excellent charity that has made a positive contribution to the lives of thousands of people and young people with dyslexia. The Helen...
