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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 Can I Boost My Child’s Self-Esteem? Tips For Parents From A Parent.
If we are to help our children and young people to be the best that they can be despite the challenges of being dyslexic, then we need to be able to boost their self-esteem. How do we do that? Find out more. Please share this article.
What Parents Can Do To Help Their Children Learn More Effectively In School.
Mother of Sophie, Bambi Gardiner wasn’t happy with the support that her child was receiving in school. Bambi developed ways that helped her daughter to learn more effectively and in this interview Bambi shares some tips that you can use now to support your child.
Which aspects of learning impact on the self-esteem of a dyslexic student? The Results.
This article shares the results from the recent survey on aspects of studying that affects the self-esteem of dyslexic students. What are your thoughts?
Why the summer holidays are essential for dyslexic pupils.
The Summer holidays are almost upon us and the dyslexic children in our care are going to be exhausted. This article explores what we can do to help them to rest up , recharge batteries but also re-focus ready for when the Autumn term hits.
Dyslexia & Inclusion: What strategies work in providing a differentiated classroom environment in KS2?
So what differentiated strategies work in a Key Stage 2 classroom to support the learning of dyslexic pupils? As a parent of a dyslexic daughter who didn’t get effective differentiated learning in KS2, I was keen to learn more and share what I found with you.
Which aspects of learning impact on the self-esteem of a dyslexic student?
We are looking for pupils and students who have dyslexia to complete our survey about how they feel about being a student with dyslexia especially with their self-esteem. Please complete our survey ONLY if you are a student aged between 11 and 21. Please share this article. Thanks.
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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.
Dyslexia : Are some schools unofficially excluding children with SEND?
Yesterday a disturbing news article was published by the Guardian about some UK schools that are unofficially excluding children with SEND in order to report better exam results. The Guardian has reported that some schools are deliberately 'gaming' the exam system by...
What happens when a dyslexic child gets taught in their own learning style?
Some of you may remember the Studying With Dyslexia Blog covering a news article about Jack Harley Walsh. Jack has severe dyslexia and dyscalculia and this was so disruptive for him that he applied for 30 different mainstream schools to support his education and non...
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Kids, Pigs, Dyslexia & Self-esteem: Interviewing the Principal of a specialist dyslexia school.
Read about my experience of visiting a specialist dyslexia school and my time with the principal of The Bredon School, David Ward and how the topic of building self-esteem is a central pillar to successful educational outcomes. I love the positive aspects of social...
Announcing the SEN Jigsaw Lineup for 2018
I am really pleased to be able to announce the full lineup for the SEN Jigsaw Conference 2018 in Stoke-on-Trent on the 21st April 2018. I really hope that you will be able to make it and as part of the celebration for announcing this I have made available discounted...
Does Homeschooling Help Children With SEN With Learning?
Homeschooling for SEN kids has risen by 57% in the past five years? This article explores why. This morning on the Chris Evans Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2, there was a news article that stated that the BBC had investigated homeschooling here in the UK and had...
Dyslexia Hero: How getting a dyslexia assessment made me feel at 49.
Let's explore what it is like to get a dyslexia assessment at 49 years of age? Then let's look back on how living with dyslexia has been in this beautiful story of hope and determination. Foreward from John Hicks I absolutely love making meaningful connections...
Thank you for thinking differently!
This blog post has a simple message about bullying as it is #AntiBullyingWeek. Many dyslexics get bullied because their dyslexic thinking causes challenges in education for them. Sometimes if they are struggling at school other kids will be horrible to them...
What should be done to motivate dyslexics to learn?
You will be seeing in recent posts that I have been exploring the concept of how using comics as an educational tool is so effective. I recently wrote about the illustrator Rossie Stone who used his own illustrations at school to teach himself school content. He...