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.
What type of Assistive Technology will work for my child?
John Hicks - Dyslexia Blogger, Parenting & Neurodiversity Coach If you are a parent or a specialist teacher supporting a dyslexic learner then you might be wondering about how Assistive Technology could be useful for that young person. It may be that you...
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...
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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.
Study Guides For Dyslexics
As you know I am a sucker for free resources that can help support dyslexic learners. As I come across content on the internet I am keen to share useful or inspiring information. Today I came across a website called Being Dyslexic (www.beingdyslexic.co.uk)....
SENJigsawConf – Understanding Sensory Processing In The Classroom.
On Thursday 7th July, the inaugural meeting of The SEN Jigsaw Conference will take place in Leek Staffordshire. The SEN Jigsaw Conference Agenda As we get closer... I will share some of the abstracts from the speakers of this currently sold out meeting and give you...
Study Tips For Dyslexic Learners
I came across this really interesting blog post recently written by Nancy Hall on The Yale Center For Dyslexia & Creatvity. Tips from Dyslexic Students for Dyslexic Students by Nancy Hall Nobody can fully appreciate what it’s like to be a...
FREE Software For Dyslexia Needs Assessors!
I wanted to highlight a resource that could be useful to dyslexia specialists that seek to support the literacy skills of dyslexic learners. The sponsor of this blog, SprintPlus is a software suite that is used to build up the confidence and productivity of dyslexic...
Get an SEN assessment and discover your potential.
This is going to be quite a personal entry into this blog for me. It isn't going to talk about dyslexia directly but it is directly relevant to the readers of this blog. Some of you will recall that I have a dyslexic daughter who got assessed in year 8 and this...
Being Dyslexic Is Cool!
I am really excited to properly introduce our guest writer, best selling children's writer, Tom McLaughlin. Tom McLaughlin Tom Mclaughling is an author and illustrator from Devon. He works with Bloomsbury, Oxford University Press, Puffin, Simon & Schuster,...
Three Views About Dyslexia That Could Change Your Outlook On Life.
Dyslexia is a huge theme in my life. I don't believe that I am dyslexic (I have a suspicion that I could be dyspraxic) but my daughter is and I am managing this blog, as well as working in the field of assistive technology ultimately supporting dyslexics. In the...
Free Video Training Resources For Dyslexic Learners
As a parent of a child in Key Stage Two, Three or Four , if you are lucky enough to get a diagnosis of dyslexia for your child, it is probably unlikely that you will be signposted comprehensively to areas of technology that could really help your child to thrive at...
Creative writing with dyslexia and the ideas behind my book.
Having just released a book (Little Asha’s Journey) We at BeeCreative wanted to share its themes and ideas as well as the process of writing as a dyslexic. The themes cater around isolation and fear of fitting in. We placed the characters in a fantasy world that...