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.
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.
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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.
Why it is important for a child with dyslexia to have good self-esteem.
Parents of dyslexic children are likely to be concerned about their child’s level of positive self-esteem but what is it? How do our children experience self-esteem when dyslexic and why is it important to have positive self-esteem as a child develops through education and beyond?
John Hicks will explore these topics in his latest Parenting Dyslexia webinar on the 22nd May 2020 at 16:00
Dyslexia Show Virtual: Questions about self-esteem.
Parenting coach, John Hicks answers questions about self-esteem from parents during the webinar entitled “Why
is it important for a child with dyslexia to have good self-esteem?” on Dyslexia Show Virtual.
The top ten tips for multi-sensory teaching at home.
Multi-sensory learning specialist, Dr Susie Nyman shares her top ten tips for sparking engagement with learning for your children at home. Lots of fun with creativity to be had with these awesome tips.
Dyslexia Show Update : Dyslexia Show Virtual happening on the 5th to 7th May online.
Exciting news as the Dyslexia Show announces the Dyslexia Show Virtual initiative taking place on the 5th to the 7th May 2020
A simple strategy for parents, to reduce overwhelm during ‘Lock-Down’: What Can I Do?
During the Covid-19 pandemic and the restrictions taking place, parents are experiencing overwhelm. Parenting coach, John Hicks shares some thoughts about how to overcome those feelings when supporting a dyslexic child at home.
Tackling reading, writing and maths difficulties at home.
Mother, teacher and assistive tech specialist, Mary Wilcox shares tips on how to help a child with reading, writing and maths difficulties whilst at home during ‘Lock-Down’.
What am I actually meant to achieve whilst teaching my child at home?
As parents are now the new ‘teachers’ of children, do they need to understand the curriculum in more detail so that they can help their children through these turbulent educational months? This article shares some important information that parents can refer to about the National Curriculum as well as find out how you can obtain curriculum based resources that are dyslexic friendly.
Managing you and your children’s anxiety and maintaining wellbeing during #schoolsclosureuk.
Announcing a new webinar from Prof Amanda Kirby from the University of South Wales aimed at supporting parents as they manage their own and their child’s anxiety during #schoolsclosureuk taking place on Thursday evening.
The psycho-emotional impact of dyslexia : Could you help in this research project?
Kerissa Nelson, from the University of Plymouth is looking for participants in a research study. If you live in the South West of the UK and want to help raise awareness of the psycho-emotional effects of dyslexia amongst teachers then Kerissa wants to here from you. Read on to find out more.