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.
Putting the fun into reading and spelling
A multi-sensory approach, using a structured, cumulative learning technique, with plenty of opportunity for vital repetition, will support learners to acquire new words and build confidence.
Visual images for single digit numbers and ten.
When we teach and develop an understanding of these early numbers, it will help our pupils if we use visual images.
Why I Use AI: A Dyslexic’s Journey to Productivity and Creativity
Since I was nine years old and diagnosed with dyslexia, certain things in life have fascinated me, with technology being one of them. My earliest memory of using technology was in Year Six, when I first saw a computer in the school library that had been obtained...
Benefits of Multisensory Storytelling for Students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Stapelstein is a highly versatile and durable product designed to promote active play and support neurodiverse learners. Ideal for both children and adults, it can be used as a stool, wobble chair, stepping stone, or balance board. Its applications extend to classrooms, homes, and outdoor settings, offering benefits like improved core strength, fidget management, and sensory engagement. Stapelstein’s design, vibrant colours, and adaptability make it an excellent tool for fostering learning, creativity, and personal development in neurodiverse individuals.
Stapelstein: A Versatile Tool for Neurodiverse Learning and Play
Stapelstein is a highly versatile and durable product designed to promote active play and support neurodiverse learners. Ideal for both children and adults, it can be used as a stool, wobble chair, stepping stone, or balance board. Its applications extend to classrooms, homes, and outdoor settings, offering benefits like improved core strength, fidget management, and sensory engagement. Stapelstein’s design, vibrant colours, and adaptability make it an excellent tool for fostering learning, creativity, and personal development in neurodiverse individuals.
Navigating Entrepreneurship as a Neurodiverse Individual: Mistakes
Being an entrepreneur and making decisions is not always easy. In business, you must try to foresee what is around the corner. You look at data, you look at trends, and you may even look at your competitors. You will not always make the right decisions, and you will...
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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.
The Launch of Workplace @ Dyslexia Show: Pioneering Change
We are less than two months away from the Dyslexia Show and Dyscalculia Show 2024, scheduled for the 15th and 16th of March at the NEC in Birmingham. These shows bring together an incredible community of like-minded individuals who are dedicated to supporting those...
Our Sponsors and Supporters!
We are less than two months away from the Dyslexia Show and Dyscalculia Show 2024, scheduled for the 15th and 16th of March at the NEC in Birmingham. These shows bring together an incredible community of like-minded individuals who are dedicated to supporting those...
Teaching Typing
The Dyslexia Show is the UK’s leading exhibition dedicated to dyslexia and neurodiversity. We are delighted to announce that Studying with Dyslexia is once again a key partner in raising awareness and supporting the growth of this event. Both Studying with Dyslexia and the Dyslexia Show bring together a remarkable lineup of speakers
Dyslexia Show is Just Around the Corner
The Dyslexia Show is the UK’s leading exhibition dedicated to dyslexia and neurodiversity. We are delighted to announce that Studying with Dyslexia is once again a key partner in raising awareness and supporting the growth of this event. Both Studying with Dyslexia and the Dyslexia Show bring together a remarkable lineup of speakers
Dyslexia remains ever-present.
Being part of the dyslexic community has afforded me the privilege of attending some truly remarkable activities over the past few months. update on my recent activities related to dyslexia. October and November have been incredibly eventful months in the world of dyslexia. In late October, I had the pleasure of attending the Dyslexia Scotland conference
The Power of Speech-to-text: A tool for Dyslexic Individuals
When we contemplate dyslexia, we inevitably consider the numerous challenges it poses in the realms of spelling, writing, articulation, and the simple act of transcribing thoughts onto paper. These difficulties can often lead to frustration, anxiety, discomfort, and a significant blow to one’s self-esteem.
Announcing the Dyscalculia Show
Announcing the Dyscalculia Show: A Unique Event for Dyscalculia Awareness, in Association with Dyscalculia Network Mark your calendars for the 15th to the 16th of March 2024 because something extraordinary is happening at the NEC in Birmingham. It's the...
Unleashing the Strength of Dyslexia: A Journey of Perseverance
Dyslexia, often known as a learning difference, has been a lifelong companion for me. Contrary to the challenges it presents, I firmly believe that dyslexia a wellspring of strengths that have shaped my journey as an entrepreneur and an advocate for dyslexia...
Embracing Dyslexia: A Week of Awareness and Celebration
I am Arran Smith, and I am a severely dyslexic adult who has dedicated over two decades to the field of dyslexia and neurodiversity. In this blog, I want to share my personal story and my deep understanding of dyslexia and its broader impact on the neurodiverse community.