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.
A simple strategy for dyslexic students to use to increase attainment.
Employers are increasingly requiring this essential life skill and yet it is not taught as part of the curriculum. Find out why touch typing is useful for all learners but especially dyslexic learners and how it can increase attainment.
Livescribe Symphony review: Smartpen that could be brilliant for notetaking in schools but needs improvement.
My review of the Livescribe Symphony Smartpen. A pen that records sound and syncs that sound with handwritten notes. A good solution for in classroom notetaking when dyslexic? Find out more in my latest article.
Reviewing Resources: Current Understanding, Support Systems, and Technology-led Interventions for Specific Learning Difficulties.
The Council For Science and Technology recently published their report on the current understanding, support systems and technology-led interventions for SpLDs. It’s an interesting read and you can download your copy from The Studying With Dyslexia Blog.
Taking notes with technology and what you need to be aware of.
In this article, I will share with you a tip that the dyslexic learner in your family can use to take better notes in class, be able to remember more and improve grades, all by using technology that your leaner is probably already using. This tip will make note taking less stressful, more enjoyable and make learning more engaging.
Free dyslexia assessments for children in the UK?
Find out about free dyslexia assessments for children who cannot afford them from the British Dyslexia Association.
Engaging ways to teach children with a ‘Spikey Profile’.
Tips for understanding and teaching children experiencing co-occurring difficulties.
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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 Studying With Dyslexia Blog Christmas Competition.
Time for some festive fun for Christmas 2019. Tell me how assistive technology has been useful in helping a dyslexic child or young person, that you support, to study and you could win the Studying With Dyslexia Blog Christmas prizes including a £25 Amazon voucher donated by Scanning Pens.
Recorded Webinars Now Available.
As part of widening my personal remit of providing inspiration and information to the supporters of dyslexic learners on The Studying With Dyslexia Blog, I have decided to make available the latest recordings of webinars that I organise.
What strengths can come with being dyslexic? Let’s talk about Resilience.
When encouraging a child who has a low self-esteem that comes from the challenges of having dyslexia, it can be difficult to find ways to show them just how valuable they are. This article will explore a core strength that comes from having dyslexia and will demonstrate why it is a strength in the wider world: Resilience.
Home educating with dyslexia.
In the UK it is estimated that up to 10,000 families with dyslexic kids are home educating rather than sending their kids to school. Early Years to HE consultant, educator, doctoral researcher and dyslexia/SpLD assessor, Sarah Gillie shares some useful resources for parents who educate their dyslexic kids at home.
Understanding Working Memory When a Child’s Memory Doesn’t Seem To Be Working.
When you give instructions to a child and it seems to go in one ear and then out the other could that be a child misbehaving or could they simply be experiencing poor working memory? Working memory challenges are really common for children with dyslexia. Find out more in this article.
Why schools should always allow dyslexic pupils to learn with tech that works for them.
We get conflicting messages from schools sometimes. A lot of money can be spent on learning infrastructure but not on essential technology that helps dyslexic learners. So what do schools need to know about available technologies that could make a difference? This article explores this.
The Cost of Dyslexia on our Education System: The next stage of influencing MPs here in the UK.
This article is a summary about the recent APPG for Dyslexia and other specific learning differences that took place in Parliament. The focus was the cost of dyslexia on our education system. In this article I will share with you the resultant report that has been circulated to MP’s across England and Wales. With thanks to St David’s College who supported this article.
Neil Mackay and Fintan O’Regan announced as speakers for the SEN Jigsaw Conference.
Dyslexia Friendly Classroom exponent, Neil Mackay and leading Behaviour and Education consultant, Fintan O’Regan have been announced as the plenary speakers for the SEN Jigsaw Conference 2020 talking about managing memory, dyslexia and ADHD in the classroom. Find out more in this article.
Help your dyslexic child with these study resources.
October 2019 has been International Dyslexia Awareness Month and as we have found out more about dyslexia we have started to realise how much we need ideas to engage and support our dyslexic children in education. Check out this article to download a bumper pack of dyslexia friendly study resources.