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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 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.
How can playing board games help dyslexic learners?
With multi-sensory learning being a huge hit for dyslexic learners, it makes sense then that using board games to learn could well come with benefits. Let’s look at five great reasons why this could be the case.
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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.
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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.
New Standards To Support Pupils To Reach Their Potential Announced By UKGov
Today the UK Government has announced a new set of standards to support pupils working below the national curriculum claiming to help all children to reach their potential. Minister for Education, Nick Gibb explains how these 'pre-key stage' standards have been...
Top Tips For Supporting Dyslexic Students Part 3
This is the third instalment on the top tips that the Cardogan Centre Team at St David's College, have provided for you. I am really grateful to all of you who wrote in with questions for SENCO Vanessa Evans and her team and I truly hope that all three of these...
Strategies for Dyslexic Learning: Avoiding learning loss over the Summer.
Friend of The Studying With Dyslexia Blog, Cigdem Knebel has kindly written this useful article on how to help maintain your child's learning during the school summer holiday. Cigdem writes: Leave behind the morning routines, after school activities and the weekend...
How to write dyslexic friendly text.
A good part of learning and communicating these days involves the use of books, websites, worksheets, emails, PDFs and so on. They all have one thing in common: Their style. For many dyslexic students the style in which a piece of text is written can be the difference...
Piers Morgan just demonstrated how ignorant society is about dyslexia.
Picture courtesy of ITV WENN This week we saw a clear example of how dyslexia isn't on the radar for many people in their personal interactions. Celebrity presenter Holly Willoughby responded to a tweet by celebrity Piers Morgan about the ratings of a show that she...
Parents: Tell Your Schools SENCO About This Fantastic Dyslexia Resource.
Parents: Tell Your School's SENCO About This Fantastic Dyslexia Resource. As a parent of a dyslexic child and as someone who works with families of children with dyslexia I know how much dyslexia causes a barrier to learning, but do you know which part of having...
Exciting New Dyslexia Resources Available
I don't know about you but I am always on the look out for dyslexia resources that are engaging and deliver a positive impact. Recently the British Dyslexia Association in conjunction with Twinkl Resources launched an exciting set of teaching resources that aim to...
Explaining Dyslexia: A book review of Dyslexia Explained.
I have found a delightful resource that is useful in explaining what dyslexia is and the challenges associated with having it. It is a book called Dyslexia Explained by Mike Jones with beautiful illustrations from Leah Hemming. Please help me to help others. Click...
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