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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.
Homeschooling & Dyslexia: Resources For Parents
With a recent dramatic rise in pupils being moved into a homeschooling environment, how do parents prepare themselves for teaching a child with dyslexia? This article will provide homeschooling parents with a bunch of resources that could be useful.
How To Study With Dyslexia.
In this article I am going to share information and resources that you can use to encourage a dyslexic student to improve the learning experience.
The SEN Jigsaw 2019: A Overview By John Hicks.
On June 8th 2019, parents and specialist teachers came together to discover the latest information and resources related to Special Educational Needs. Open this article to find out what happened and be one of the first to be told when the SEN Jigsaw 2020 will be taking place.
The Human Cost Of Dyslexia Result Pt 4: Exploring The Human Cost Of A Child Having Dyslexia
This is article four of four sharing the data gained from a collaboration with the British Dyslexia Association to survey parents about the emotional or ‘Human Cost’ of dyslexia. The topic focuses more specifically on the ‘human cost’ of a child having dyslexia.
The Human Cost Of Dyslexia Result Pt 3: Family Dynamics
This is article three of four sharing the data gained from a collaboration with the British Dyslexia Association to survey parents about the emotional or ‘Human Cost’ of dyslexia. The topic in this article being about dyslexia and family dynamics.
We are supporting The Dyslexia Show, Birmingham NEC,March 20th and 21st 2020
In this article I will share with you why I am supporting the launch of The Dyslexia Show, a new independent event taking place on the 20th and 21st March 2020 at the Birmingham NEC.
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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
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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
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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.
Great Ways To Make Education Entertaining For Your Child.
You might recall that I recently posted an article about making education more entertaining for our children so as to improve engagement? ( see /www.studyingwithdyslexiablog.co.uk//2017/10/how-to-build-engagement-with-kids-at.html) In that article I showed a TEDx...
Dyslexia Heroes : Managing Dyslexia Wakefield
I am thrilled to be able to share the first 'Dyslexia Hero' story on The Studying With Dyslexia Blog with you. In Wakefield, community group, Managing Dyslexia, meet together lead by Vanessa Goddard to support each other in their abilities to manage their own...
Dyslexia & Co-occurring Conditions.
What does 'being dyslexic' look like? This post will explore what it means to be 'dyslexic'. The British Dyslexia Association states that 10% of the UK population is likely to have dyslexia, but this term is a confusing term for so many people because it...
Latest Miracle Cure For Dyslexia Confounds Hope!
Today the Guardian has reported that a French scientist has discovered that dyslexia could be an issue with the eyes, a problem of optical origin rather than the brain. The scientist claims to have discovered differences in the way that the eye work for those that are...
The problem with ‘whole word recognition ‘.
Georgina Smith - Dyslexia Tutor Whole word recognition is great for reading but when an individual is trying to put words down on paper this can lead to some problems. Dyslexia tutor Georgina Smith shares her insights on some of the problems with whole word...
How to build engagement with kids at school.
. Here is a novel thought! What would happen if we made the sole reason for going to school about entertaining our kids rather than educating our kids? Ok, stick with me for a moment. Indulge me! We all know that many kids struggle with concentrating at school...
Wanted Dyslexia Heroes.
Are you a 'Dyslexia Hero'? Do you know a 'Dyslexia Hero'? We are so used to seeing blog posts and articles about famously successful dyslexics who are in the public eye for all sorts of wonderful reasons but often we don't give enough credit to those...
Dyslexia Awareness Week
How much do your friends and family know about dyslexia? Do you find that their lack of knowledge leads to assumptions about how someone with dyslexia lives especially when studying? I am really pleased that we are in Dyslexia Awareness Week again for 2017. Why...
New workshop for parents of dyslexic children coming in October.
The Studying With Dyslexia Blog is really pleased to announce that John Hicks is collaborating with Aspire 2 Inspire Dyslexia to deliver a parenting workshop in Battersea, London on the 19th October. The two hour workshop is entitled, 'Introduction To...