by Arran Smith | Jun 7, 2021 | Mental Wellbeing, Parenting Dyslexia, Technology For Studying
In this article I am going to share some thoughts from the winners of my May Giveaway about how they feel that assistive technology could help their children.You will remember in May I asked supporters of dyslexic learners to let me know how they felt that assistive...
by Arran Smith | Jun 3, 2021 | Technology For Studying
Scroll down to access the recording of my webinar entitled “I’m Dyslexic! Do essays have to be stressful?”.On the evening of the 2nd June 2021, I had the pleasure of hosting a webinar with Stuart Marsden that explored why essays are stressful for dyslexic thinkers and...
by Arran Smith | May 25, 2021 | Education, Technology For Studying
When a language disorder such as dyslexia presents a range of barriers to learning that include making reading difficult, how can we ignite a love of reading within a dyslexic child? Georgina Durrant from the SEN Resources Blog and author of “100 Ways Your Child Could...
by Arran Smith | May 21, 2021 | Technology For Studying
For some students, the request from a teacher or lecturer to write an essay can bring about fear and anxiety. Read on to find out how to reduce that fear and anxiety using good writing strategies.I had a conversation recently with Stuart Marsden from Claro Software, a...
by Arran Smith | May 14, 2021 | Mental Wellbeing, Parenting Dyslexia, Technology For Studying
At time of writing it is the last day of #mentalhealthawareness week. Read on to find out about how you can not only win some great prizes in my May Giveaway but also make a difference to children and young people with dyslexia across the UK who are experiencing poor...
by Arran Smith | Apr 22, 2021 | Education, Technology For Studying
Learning to read is important but the conventional ways of teaching reading do not always work for children with dyslexia. Having a stack of resources to hand that makes reading accessible and enjoyable are crucial for learning and attainment. In this article I want...
