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.
What does ‘become a patron’ mean?
An invitation to all readers of The Studying With Dyslexia Blog to get more involved with the creative process so that articles are more meaningful and reach more of the people who need to see them, the supporters of dyslexic learners.
Announcing Dyslexia Show Live 2021.
Announcing Dyslexia Show Live 2021 at the Birmingham NEC, UK.
Can a lamp remove the effects of dyslexia when reading?
Can a lamp remove the effects of dyslexia when reading? One company is claiming to have a lamp that has helped 90% of their customers with the effects of dyslexia. With a cynical mind, John Hicks investigates the Lexilight.
Tips to help my child enjoy writing.
Have you got a child that is reluctant when it comes to writing? Check out this video that will give you some great tips on how to get your child to actually enjoy the process from Suzanne McDowell.
Helping Self-Esteem: The Perspective That Your Child Needs To Understand About Dyslexia.
Are you in the middle of an EHCP application for your child only to have that process disrupted by the global pandemic? In this article you will find the latest legal information as to what you can expected to demand from your Local Authority.
Useful webinars to keep an eye on about dyslexia.
I recently recorded a webinar with #succeedwithdyslexia and found that they have a bunch of really useful webinars taking place that will be useful to parents, teachers and anyone who is interested in knowing more about dyslexia.
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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.
How supporting dyslexic students with assistive technology, saves schools money.
With school budgets getting tighter and tighter impacting on the level of support being made available for dyslexic students, it is about time that there is some good news. In this article, I will show you how teachers and parents can put a case together to argue that in providing support with assistive technology, a student not only benefits in terms of attainment but the school also saves money. Maybe the unlawful ‘not enough funds’ response is a thing of the past!
The Human Cost Of Dyslexia: APPG Report Now Available
It’s here the Human Cost Of Dyslexia APPG Report from the All Party Parliamentary Group meeting on the 26th April 2019 in Parliament where the speakers were Mollie King (Saturdays and Radio One) , Jo Crawford, Pennie Aston and Dr Helen Ross. This report is published by the British Dyslexia Association and in collaboration with Sharon Hodgson MP and Chair of the APPG for Dyslexia and other SpLDs. Read this article and download your copy.
Useful blogs for Dyslexic students: The Sonocent Blog
There is a wealth of useful content available for Dyslexic students who want to continue to educate themselves on how dyslexia affects studying. For undergraduates where there is access to the Disabled Students Allowance and assistive technology, suppliers of software are taking a more supportive approach to their marketing by sharing meaningful information that helps. One company in particular is notetaking company, Sonocent who share useful content via their blog.
The Human Cost of Dyslexia: What happened at the APPG 24/04/2019
What is the ‘human cost’ of dyslexia? How does it affect individuals from a mental well-being perspective? These are questions that were answered for politicians at the All Party Parliamentary Group For Dyslexia on the 26th April 2019. This article gives an overview of what happened in that meeting with Dr Helen Ross, John Hicks, the British Dyslexia Association, Pennie Aston from Grooops, Jo Crawford and Radio 1 presenter Mollie King.
How do I find a school near me that will support my dyslexic child?
How do we as parents know that our local school is equipped with the best knowledge and resources to support the development of our dyslexic children? In this article, I am going to share a valuable resource with you that can help you locate a school in your area which delivers a level of dyslexia provision that meets a recognised standard.
Dyslexia and MFL: Tips For Teachers.
Dyslexia is a language disorder, so it only makes sense to exclude dyslexic students from learning modern foreign languages, right? WRONG! Language teacher, Paula Roberts shares some essential tips that help dyslexic learners nurture their relationship building strengths.
How I support My Dyslexic Son.
A lovely account of how a mother helped her dyslexic son to thrive in education despite the usual challenges. Liz goes on to talk about what strategies she used to help her son. Strategies that you could use too.
Five ways to focus the mind when studying.
Exams are looming and if you are a dyslexic thinker you may be experiencing some anxiety surrounding studying and revision. This article will give you five recommendations for settling the mind so that you can be more focused, calm and be able to absolutely nail what you need to do.
Primary Education: What schools can do to support dyslexic learners when they take their SAT’s
We are getting close to SAT’s season and our year 6 students will be anticipating their tests. With 10% of our population being dyslexic, it is a pretty sure bet that many of our students will be feeling levels of anxiety and fear as to what the SAT’s will reveal. This article will explore what can be done to support our younger dyslexic learners at this stressful time.