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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.
Great News! New dates announced for the Dyslexia Show.
The Dyslexia Show has announced their new dates for the event. Find out more in this article.
How can I boost my child’s concentration?
If you are finding that your child is struggling to concentrate on their schoolwork during this schools shut down period , what could you do to help? Parenting coach John Hicks has some tips for you.
Why won’t my child engage with their school work at home?
Check out this video on how to re-ignite engagement with learning at home during this UK Schools Shutdown period.
Corona Virus and Schools Shutdown: Announcing support for parents.
Announcing a mental well-being initiative to support parents of dyslexic children during this period of containing the corona virus pandemic as the schools close here in the UK.
Preparing for exams: Tips for reducing overwhelm and keeping the brain in shape.
We are getting close to exam season and your dyslexic learners will need to be preparing for those upcoming exams. In this article I will share some tips on how to keep the brain in shape and reduce overwhelm so that the student has a chance to shine.
Dyslexia Show Update : Corona virus pandemic forces the postponement until September 2020.
The Studying With Dyslexia Blog is saddened to report that the Dyslexia Show has been postponed due to the impact of the global pandemic currently taking place.
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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 dyslexia affected this parent!
As a parent of a dyslexic child, my daughter's diagnosis set me on a path of accelerated emotional and psychological development and along the way I started my own company and support families who experience dyslexia all over the world with my online content and...
Why Assistive Technology Is Essential To Successful Outcomes For Dyslexic Learners.
John Hicks This article will help you to understand the importance of having an open mind in letting your dyslexic learner use technology to help them study. It may be that you already believe this but you are trying to convince your school to support your...
Dyslexia: Why is spelling and grammar important?
How important are spelling and grammar and how far should we go to enforce correct usage when supporting dyslexic learners? What is the balance that should be maintained between good English language learning and dyslexia support for a child when they struggle...
Local Authority Backs Down On Giving Misleading Advice About Dyslexia.
In recent discussions with various groups of adults and dyslexia professionals across the country, there appears to be a worrying trend of how some Local Authorities managing the expectations of parents who are looking for support for their children's dyslexia....
Parenting children with dyslexia.
What should you do when you find out that your child is dyslexic? How do you feel about that? What are your concerns and where can you get dyslexia support? This post takes a look at that. Greetings from London! One of the things that I love about my career is...
Three reasons why self-esteem is essential for dyslexic learners.
I don't think that anyone would disagree that it is important for everyone to have a positive self-esteem in life, and yet, whilst I know that schools and colleges see this as 'an important to have 'for their students, work on improving self-esteem seems to be part of...
Three ways to boost confidence and motivation for dyslexic students.
What are the three ways that boost the confidence of a dyslexic student? This post will explore what I believe dyslexic students should have access to as they pass through the current education system. I believe that what I am proposing should be made...
Suspect your child is dyslexic? Don’t take no for an answer!
What is the impact of a school telling a parent that their child is not dyslexic when as a parent you know for sure that something just doesn't add up about how your child experiences education?Read on for information that you can use to get the support that your...
The SEN Jigsaw Conference 2019: Full Lineup Announcement.
Great News! It is with pleasure to announce that the SEN Jigsaw Conference 2019 lineup has been put together and you will see from the picture above that we have a diverse set of talks and workshops that have been put together to provide parents and teachers useful...