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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.
How to do remote learning: Tips from parents.
In this article, parents of dyslexic children share their thoughts on remote learning during Lockdown 3.0 with some useful tips.
Understanding the interaction between DCD (Dyspraxia) and Dyslexia: Should schools teach PE differently?
Physical Education is great for some and not for others. Are our PE teachers doing enough to help children with SEN to understand how their bodies move, build their confidence and their engagement at school?
How to help your dyslexic child improve remote learning during “UK Lockdown”.
It is #UKLockdown 3.0 and parents are back to helping their children with remote learning. I want to share this excellent resource with you which shares tips in how to make remote learning for your dyslexic child more fruitful.
How to support the emotional development of our dyslexic learners.
In this article I want to explore the concept of psychological projection, and how we can avoid hampering our children’s emotional development by keeping our own ability to project emotions in check especially whilst changes to how our children learn seem to be happening on a daily basis!
Christmas 2020 is wonky! Let’s do something great together!
Christmas 2020 has gone a bit wonky!
Usually, I would write a Christmas greetings blog article at this time of year but I feel sad about Christmas whilst we are experiencing the pandemic here in 2020. So I want to do something different…. Join me and help me to help LadBaby get to Number One so that families across the UK can get the food that they need during this difficult time.
Three tips for dyslexic learners for effective learning from home.
In this article I am going to share with you 3 tips for effective learning from home that dyslexic learners can use to help boost their attainment.
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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.
The SEN Jigsaw Conference 2020: The Full Lineup Announcement.
Parents and teachers of children with Special Educational Needs finally get to know the full lineup for the 5th SEN Jigsaw Conference taking place in Stoke-on-Trent on the 6th June 2019 with Neil Mackay and Fintan O’Regan. With thanks to St David’s College for their support of the event.
How to focus on learning and not stress about reading, using technology.
Why are many schools not making it easier for dyslexic kids to focus on learning rather than stress about reading? In this article, I want to highlight an area of technology that is shamefully underused but that could make a huge difference in making learning so much more enjoyable and successful not to mention less stressful.
How emotional intelligence can help the parent / teacher relationship when supporting a dyslexic child
Intervention for children with dyslexia in schools work best when the parents and teachers work in partnership but with emotions rising high and the pressures of the education system kick in, many of these partnerships fail. What can ‘Emotional intelligence’ offer to bridge that gap?
Can a comic book format help dyslexic learning?
Can a comic book format help with dyslexic learning? John Hicks explores an alternative way to explore revision and learning?
How are kids with dyslexia using technology to help with studying?
In December 2019, I ran a competition to find an inspiring example of a child using assistive technology to level the playing field in their studying at school. Here’s what I found out and who won the competition…
Happy Christmas from The Studying With Dyslexia Blog!
A Christmas message from John Hicks at The Studying With Dyslexia Blog.
Could this be an easier way for dyslexic students to take notes in class?
Dyslexic students learn in different ways so why shouldn’t they be allowed to take notes in a way that works for them John Hicks considers the recent announcement of new technology that could support dyslexic note-takers in school and what this could mean for dyslexic learning.
The British Dyslexia Association are providing support for parents in Surrey.
Great news for parents of dyslexic children in the London and Surrey area as the British Dyslexia Association has announced the date of their Parents Roadshow being held in Kingston-upon-Thames on the 25th January 2020 in association with St David’s College.
Can’t Write, Won’t Write, and You Can’t Make Me!
Neil Mackay’s work in engaging children with dyslexia is well known. In this article, I will explore his work in helping reluctant dyslexic writers to …write.