Information and inspiration for those who support dyslexic learners
For more than a decade Studying with Dyslexia has been a trusted place for people who support dyslexic learners. We share guidance, insight and inspiration to help educators, parents and individuals understand dyslexia and the wider neurodiverse world with confidence. Through articles, resources and community spaces we bring people together to learn, to share and to feel supported on every step of the journey.
Dyslexia Show: It happened and it was wonderful!
Coming up in March an opportunity for parents and educators to get updated on the latest thinking, products and services focused on dyslexia. Find out the latest news about Dyslexia Show Live on the 25th and 26th March 2022.
Non-conventional reading is OK! #DEARForDyslexia
#DEARForDyslexia is nearly with us and there are many ways in which we can all get involved in promoting the benefits of reading but we don’t need to read in the conventional way! Find out more.
How I nearly dropped out of Uni because of my dyslexia.
John Hicks interviews Nikita Archer about her experience of discovering that she was dyslexic at Uni and how she nearly dropped out and how getting support from the Disabled Students Allowance changed the direction of her life.
Is there a place for spell checking in school?
Would it be too controversial to utilise spell checking software in a school environment, especially when there is a huge focus on learning spellings by rote? John Hicks explores this theme as well as provides a review of VeritySpell, software that helps students to develop their spelling and grammar skills.
How to take away the stress of writing homework with speech to text technology.
How can a secondary education student reduce the stress of writing homework using speech-to-text technology? Dyslexia Blogger takes a closer look at technology that helps students who know what they want to write but who physically cannot seem to type it out. Useful for parents and teachers alike to be aware of this.
Webinar recording: What is ‘text to speech’ and how should my child use it at school?
How can a dyslexic child use text to speech technology in the classroom, exams and homework? Find out with my latest webinar recording with assistive technology specialist, Mary Wilcox from Aventido.
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Studying with Dyslexia is built around 4 core areas: Information, Inspiration, Support and Community. These areas shape the content we share, the conversations we encourage and the support we offer to educators, individuals, support professionals, families, parents and the wider community.
Information
Clear explanations about dyslexia, learning, study and neurodiversity.
Helping people understand what dyslexia is, how it can shape learning, and how strengths and challenges can show up in different ways. Making important ideas feel clear, accessible and useful for educators, parents, individuals, everyone supporting dyslexic learners and the wider community.
Inspiration
Understanding lived experience, positive examples and stories that build confidence, encouragement and possibility.
Sharing real experiences and reflections that help people feel seen, valued and understood. Showing how dyslexic learners can recognise their strengths, navigate challenges and feel more confident in their learning journey.
Support
Practical strategies, tools, study ideas and resources that help dyslexic learners thrive.
Providing clear and practical support that helps people take meaningful steps in understanding and supporting dyslexic learners. Sharing useful strategies, tools and resources that can be used in education, at home, in study and across the wider learning journey.
Community
Shared understanding, meaningful questions, discussion, sharing knowledge and learning from each other.
Building positive spaces where educators, individuals, support professionals, families, parents, everyone supporting dyslexic learners and the wider community can connect, share and grow together. Encouraging supportive conversations, shared experiences and community learning that help people feel understood, included and part of something bigger.
How can parents improve their child’s speech and language skills?
Difficulties with speech and language skills can be so obvious to the people around children. What can we do as parents to help? Start by downloading this resource that gives great tips, of course!
Should my child be excused from learning languages at school?
With dyslexia being a language disorder, shouldn’t pupils with dyslexia therefore be excused from studying further languages? What should we as parents be considering?
Building Summer Self-Esteem
This week herald’s the end of the academic year and the start of the clock ticking for the new one. Helping your child to develop their positive sense of self-esteem has never been more essential. I share three tips for parents to use to boost summer self-esteem.
How to write an essay without the stress.
Dyslexia Blogger finds out how to write an essay without the stress with Stuart Marsden using Claro Writing Helper.
How to support a child with slow processing in class.
Slow processing is a common experience among dyslexic learners but one that is little understood and serves as a barrier to learning if not supported effectively. I have found this useful resource for parents and teachers alike.
As a SENCO, do I really know what a dyslexia friendly school is?
This is a challenge to all SENCOs across the UK. Do you really know what a ‘dyslexia friendly’ school is? If you don’t then read on to find out how to become one.
Dyslexia: To label or not to label? Is that the question?
How useful is the term ‘Dyslexia’ and what impact does that label have on a person? John Hicks interviews neurodiversity expert Professor Amanda Kirby from Do-IT Solutions about how labels such as dyslexia should be viewed and used.
The problem with focusing on spellings.
What are parents saying about the impact of focusing on spellings in school in terms of motivation, self-esteem and engagement? Find out more and download this useful infographic that gives strategies for learning spellings when dyslexic.
How resilience helped me to be a doctor.
An inspiring video from trainee doctor Shahiem Ogbomo-Harmitt about his early diagnosis of dyslexia and how he was able to get to Kings College London to train to be a doctor. Key word? Resilience!