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.
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.
Understanding Auditory Processing Disorder
Auditory Processing Disorder is gaining attention especially when we talk about Dyslexia. What is it and how can you find out more about it?
GoRed For Dyslexia: It is International Dyslexia Awareness Month.
It is International Dyslexia Awareness Month. Find out what you can do to raise awareness about dyslexia
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Why Parents Shouldn’t Always Accept What Schools Tell Them About Dyslexia.
Why Parents Shouldn't Always Accept What Schools Tell Them About Dyslexia. And why you need to get as much information as you can about it. So imagine this. You have a child who is struggling or not enjoying reading at school. Whilst they are clearly...
How up to date are you with special educational needs?
If you are a teacher, a SENCO, a parent or another type of supporter of a child with special educational needs, then this article is for you. In this article, you will be challenged to consider how you go about keeping yourself up to date on the latest knowledge...
Top Tips For Supporting Dyslexic Students Part 1
Top Tips For Supporting Dyslexic Students Part 1 Recently I had the pleasure of spending some time with the SEN team at St David's College in Llandudno. St David's is a mainstream school that is BIG on inclusion and as such has a team of specialists that support...
Growing Superheroes – Resource coming soon.
How To Get An EHCP.
In working with families experiencing dyslexia, a common challenge is securing funding for support in schools. For young people with severe dyslexia, the move from the statemented system to that of the Education Health and Care Plan system is controversial as...
Why Perceptions About Dyslexia Are Wrong.
One of my favourite dyslexics, is entrepreneur, Richard Branson. Before I knew he was dyslexic, I had admired what his business, Virgin, came up with over the years. I never used to be interested in business as a young teenager. To be honest I...
#MondayMotivation – Why do you do what you do?
One of the largest challenges with supporting young people with dyslexia (or any other neurodiversity) in education is that some teachers don't know how to make what they teach relevant. They fail to help the student to see how their subject fits in to their lives. Of...
Positive Vibes: How To See Dyslexia Differently.
One of my huge problems with attitudes to dyslexia is that having dyslexia is seen as a huge problem rather than a good thing that offers opportunity. Please do not misunderstand me. Having dyslexia can result in huge challenges that affect children and adults...
Dyslexia: Maintaining Self-Esteem In Students.
One of the facts of life regarding being a student is that you are always being assessed for your academic capabilities. Education professionals always need to show what impact their work is having with young students and this is fine but often they are...