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.
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...
How Does My Dyslexia Affect Me?
When we look at the term "dyslexia," many people will say it’s just about reading, while some may think it’s just about reversing letters. However, it is so much more than that.Dyslexia often involves challenges with reading, spelling, and writing. Most people will...
Me and My Dyslexia
Today is the day I start a positive change. From time to time, you need to reset and move forward. For anyone that is neurodiverse, burnout is always close, but you also have to keep things progressing. Today is that day for me. Personalised blogging is something I...
Understanding Dyslexia and Mental Health: Embracing Challenges and Strengths
Dyslexia, primarily known as a learning difficulty affecting reading, writing, and spelling, intersects significantly with mental health. Individuals with dyslexia often experience unique challenges that can impact their emotional well-being. However, it’s crucial to recognise that dyslexia also brings distinct strengths.
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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 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.
My Dyslexia Journey
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.
International Dysgraphia Awareness Day 2023: A Day to Learn and Advocate
International Dysgraphia Awareness Day (IDAD), which falls on October 2nd, 2023, has a mission to broaden knowledge and understanding of dysgraphia while fostering a vibrant community
Announcing Dyslexia Show 2024: Spreading Awareness and Understanding
Dyslexia Show, the UK's leading exhibition dedicated to dyslexia and neurodiversity, is back, and it's bigger and better than ever before! Mark your calendars for the 15th and 16th of March 2024. We are thrilled to announce that...