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.
Procrastination: Taming the chimp!
With dyslexia presenting alongside other co-occurring conditions, studying with dyslexia is tricky and at it's worse it can be debilitating academically without the right support. This leads to judgement from others who are not experiencing these struggles and...
I struggled in school! Jonathan Mooney And Dyslexia.
As someone who is neurodiverse and easily gets distracted (especially when there is some much-needed admin to be done), I found a video on Facebook with the words "I struggled in school". For regular readers of this blog, you will know that I am particularly...
Getting Undergraduate Support For Dyslexia
If you are dyslexic and currently in secondary or sixth form education it is likely that you will be experiencing many challenges associated with learning. For some, it is really hard to even begin to think that moving onto an undergraduate course at University...
How can I get more educational support for my dyslexic child than my school is prepared to give?
One of the greatest challenges for a parent of a dyslexic child is knowing what to do to get the best support possible so that the child can thrive through education. On my Parenting Dyslexia Facebook Page, one of the most common reasons for parents applying to be a...
Am I receiving the correct advice from my Local Authority regarding my child’s challenges with literacy?
Am I receiving the correct advice from my Local Authority regarding my child's challenges with literacy? What's this article about? Dyslexia is a language-based disorder which can provide a barrier to education for our children who are in the school education...
How To Make September Less Painful For Dyslexic Students When Returning To School .
The Studying With Dyslexia Blog welcomes back Dyslexia and Memory Specialist, Sarah Guest. Sarah shares how to prepare your dyslexic learner for their return back to school in September so that the change is lifestyle isn't such a painful process and that your...
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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.
Resource Spotlight – Aspire2Inspire Dyslexia
Exciting news just in of a new charitable organisation based in London that seeks to support dyslexic adults that are looking to get back into education as well as further training and becoming self employed. I met the CEO of Aspire2Inspire Dyslexia, last November at...
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Dyslexia Friendly Documents – Tips From Dyslexia Action
Our friends are Dyslexia Action, a leading dyslexia charity in the UK, often post articles about useful ways to access text or technology that helps. Recently they posted a couple of great blog posts about how to make dyslexia friendly documents which would be useful...
Dyslexia charities unite over teachers’ literacy test concerns.
In response to the release of the latest primary school writing assessment imposed by the UK Government, two of the high profile dyslexia charities have come together to issue the following press release. TWO leading UK charities for people with literacy...
‘Hidden’ Dyslexic Pupils? Tips For Teachers.
It does seem that schools as a whole are starting to become more effective at supporting dyslexic learners with well trained Special Educational Needs Coordinators (SENCOs) working with staff and parents to provide the right level of support for statemented pupils....
The Codpast Reveals Hidden Accessibility Features On Ipad
Our friends at The Codpast are techno geniuses when it comes to technology that can help people with dyslexia, access information on PCs and tablets. _________________________________________ Read out text in Microsoft Word. _________________________________________...
The SEN Jigsaw Conference – July 7th 2016, Leek Staffordshire
Events For Your Calendar' post that there is a conference coming up called The SEN Jigsaw - How To Solve The Puzzle For Your Child. The conference is being held on July 7th 2016 in Leek, Staffordshire and has a wide range of seminars being delivered by a number of...
Dealing with the emotional repercussions of dyslexia – Grooops Counselling & Coaching
Today I discovered an excellent charity that focuses on supporting people with the emotional repercussions of dyslexia. I have written about these repercussions before and I wanted to make you aware of Grooops, a charity in London that works with dyslexia...
Creativity In Schools – Freeing The Mind And Removing The Barriers With ICT
Yesterday was my first time attending the Capturing Creativity Conference, hosted by the Cambridgeshire based ICT Service. The ICT Service is a wonderful organisation that supports Cambridgeshire schools in their ICT needs including SEN assessment and ICT support....