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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.
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.
Text to speech software review. Taking a look at Claro Read Pro
Dealing with anxiety when studying with dyslexia can be helped by using text to speech assistive technology. I have recently been getting to grips with Claro Read Pro, a piece of assistive technology that reads out text. Find out how I got on in this article.
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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 to help students with disabilities overcome anxiety.
Understand more about how anxiety affects students with Dyslexia and other SEND.
Assistive Technology & Exams: Things you need to know.
Young people with dyslexia in schools do not need to struggle in exams when there is technology available that helps to ‘level the playing field’. Find out more in this article.
Dyslexia Support Spotlight: The Helen Arkell Centre
In December 2018 I had the pleasure of visiting the Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre in Farnham. This is what I found out about this excellent charity that has made a positive contribution to the lives of thousands of people and young people with dyslexia. The Helen...
Don’t listen to the labels about SEN. You need to get a broader idea of how Special Educational Needs impact on your child.
The more I learn about Dyslexia and other Special Educational Needs, the more I realise how much I dislike labels. Don't get me wrong! In the field of Special Educational Needs, labels such as dyslexic, autistic, dyspraxic and many more, provide a language...
CReSTeD: How can I find out if a school provides good dyslexia provision?
If you are a parent looking to find a school that provides a good level of dyslexia support for your child then the organisation mentioned in this article will be a great place to start. It is, of course, a hope for any parent that their local education provider is...
Dyslexia and Education: What Parents Should Prepare Themselves For.
As we move into the Spring Term here in the UK, as parents we will be acutely aware of how our dyslexic children are feeling about getting back to school. For any child with dyslexia or Special Educational Need (SEN), the barriers to education that can be experienced...
OFSTED labels missing SEND support a ‘scandal’.
OFSTED's Chief Inspector, Amanda Spielman has responded to the lack of provision for thousands of children with SEND in schools by calling it a 'national scandal'.The Chief Inspector of England's schools has recently reported that there are 4000 children who have...
Tips For Using Assistive Technology.
Tips For Using Assistive Technology.Does the dyslexia support that your child receives include the use of assistive technology? Have you come across the term 'Assistive Technology' and are keen to explore whatever benefits it can give to a young dyslexic...
What type of Assistive Technology will work for my child?
John Hicks - Dyslexia Blogger, Parenting & Neurodiversity Coach If you are a parent or a specialist teacher supporting a dyslexic learner then you might be wondering about how Assistive Technology could be useful for that young person. It may be that you...