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.
Assistive Technology: Why it is an essential part of unlocking your child’s potential at school.
Why Assistive Technology is an essential part of the ‘Dyslexia Support Triangle’. John Hicks explains more inspired by his visit to the ATEC Conference on October 2021.
What is the thinking behind the design of Assistive Technology? Make your views known!
Listen to this awesome podcast episode from Dyslexia Life Hacks about how assistive technology levels the playing field for students with dyslexia and find out how you can help with the design process of Claro Writing Helper.
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Are you feeling ‘good enough’ to negotiate dyslexia support for your child?
Are you feeling ‘good enough’ to negotiate dyslexia support for your child? John Hicks explores how parental self esteem could have a negative impact on getting dyslexia support implement for a child.
Three ways to help a child open up about their dyslexia.
John Hicks talks through three ways to help a child open up about their dyslexia.
Key resources for supporting the major needs of a dyslexic learner.
Check out this range of tips for supporting slow processing, speech and language skills, dyscalculia, focus and attention, common challenges that sometimes happen at the same time as dyslexia.
How assistive technology helps to build good self-esteem for dyslexic students.
Watch this YouTube video from the Northamptonshire Buckinghamshire Dyslexia Association that explores the essential part that assistive technology plays in helping to build good self-esteem in dyslexic students. This article also shows another video that really illustrates how assistive technology such as Claro Writing Helper can make a difference to a student.
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A trusted source of information, inspiration, support and community for everyone who supports dyslexic learners.
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.
The Disabled Students Allowance: 2021 Update
What can dyslexic undergraduates expect in terms of support at university in 2021 from the Disabled Students Allowance? Find out in my update for 2021.
Where can I find quality CPD for dyslexia and neurodiversity?
Want to know more about dyslexia and neurodiversity, but don’t know where to turn for good quality CPD? If you work in a school or college, then this article is for you!
Thank You Mums!
If Mother’s Day 2021 could be any more poignant! Thank you for everything over this past year.
Can my child learn how to touch-type with a touch-typing app?
With touch-typing being an essential skill for life inside education and beyond into the workplace. Is this something that can be taught using an app? Check out this demonstration from a SENCO and let me know what you think.
How to take great notes in class or at home.
How can we help our dyslexic learners to take better notes in class? Surely our schools should be encouraging a range of ways that empower our dyslexic learners to learn and achieve more.
Drop Everything And Read For Dyslexia: March 29th and March 30th.
World Book Day is coming up and for a child with dyslexia, focusing on books for a day could well cause anxiety. We need strategies to help these children engage with great stories and to start loving reading again. The Drop Everything And Read For Dyslexia Festival at the end of March could help you find just those strategies.
UK Gov announces assessment plans for GCSEs and A-Levels for Summer 2021.
The UK Gov Department of Education’s Gavin Williamson has announced it’s plans for assessing GCSE and A-Levels as well as vocational qualifications for young people in Summer 2021. Find out all that you need to know in this article.
Assistive Technology that should be standard in schools.
Imagine an education system that provides access to assistive technology for all to use that helps dyslexic learners to reach their academic potential? Read on to find out which assistive technology I think should be standard in schools.
How to deal with overwhelm when remote learning.
In this article, John Hicks explores how to support the student in your home if they are experiencing overwhelm as they engage with remote learning.