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.
Dyslexia Hero June 2018
I am really pleased to be able to shine a spotlight on another dyslexia hero! Remember that my Dyslexia Heroes posts are not necessarily about really famous or successful dyslexics, it can be a student who has shown commitment to getting beyond their dyslexic...
Thank You! : We are the Number 1 UK Dyslexia blog according to Feedspot
Today we were thrilled to hear that The Studying With Dyslexia Blog was awarded the 'Top Ten UK Dyslexia Blog' by Feedspot. Feedspot is an organisation that collates blog sites and makes it easier for you the reader to be able to find other blogs that will help you...
What is an EHCP and how do I get one?
Here are five resources to explore regarding getting an EHCP for your child. 1) What is an EHCP? The British Dyslexia Association is a good place to start with getting information about supporting your child if dyslexia is proving to be such a barrier to education...
The Studying With Dyslexia Blog: New Accessibility Features
And finally, a dyslexia blog that now has accessibility features which allows for more people to be able to access the content. You spoke and I listened! A little while ago I was addressing a group of PATOSS members up in the North-East about working with families who...
New Standards To Support Pupils To Reach Their Potential Announced By UKGov
Today the UK Government has announced a new set of standards to support pupils working below the national curriculum claiming to help all children to reach their potential. Minister for Education, Nick Gibb explains how these 'pre-key stage' standards have been...
Top Tips For Supporting Dyslexic Students Part 3
This is the third instalment on the top tips that the Cardogan Centre Team at St David's College, have provided for you. I am really grateful to all of you who wrote in with questions for SENCO Vanessa Evans and her team and I truly hope that all three of these...
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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.
Human Vs Computer – Exam Readers For Dyslexics
Educating learners with dyslexia is something that schools are coming to terms with in ensuring that our dyslexic learners can be given the best opportunity to reach their potential academically. In classrooms and lecture halls around the country, access to print via...
How can I develop literacy skills for learners affected by dyslexia?
I found this excellent blog article from Deborah Jones, Associate Lecturer in Post Compulsory Education and Training at Northumbria University about how to develop literacy skills for learners affected by dyslexia. Read on to find out more..... A common question...
Build the vocabulary of dyslexic children.
Today I read a delightful blog post on the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Leadership blog. The writer is Stephanie Sigal who is a speech and language therapist practising in New York, US. She talks about how a parent can enrich the vocabulary of their...
What is the psychological impact of Dyslexia?
An aspect that I am very interested in professionally is the psychological development of children. We know that at a very young age, children develop conclusions about the world around them, their worth and their need to protect themselves. When they...
What does SpLD mean?
When experiencing difficulties at education , quite often unusual phrases are used that are not often understood by the very people that the phrases are being used to describe. In this post, we will take a look at some information that is on the British Dyslexia...
4 Great Ways To Be A Dyslexic Speed Reader.
When studying it is important to be able to sort through information quickly so as to find key points for learning within different types of text. One key skill is speed reading. This is the ability to quickly scan through text and be able to pull out pieces of...
Accessible Text Practise – Making text easier to read.
As a blogger you will imagine that I am writing and editing text all the time. Over the past few years of my time working in dyslexia, I have seen lots of suggestions for new fonts that are designed to make it easier for someone with dyslexia to read. Click for...
Assistive Technology For Literacy Guide, ‘Reading In Schools’ now available.
I am really pleased to be able to share with you a short assistive technology for literacy guide called 'Reading In Schools'. The aim of the guide is to provide you with some 'signposts' for free or lower cost software that will help dyslexic pupils to build...
Meseret Kumulchew, Starbucks and Dyslexia Awareness
Today the well known coffee chain, Starbucks lost a court battle against Meseret Kumulchew for discrimination due to dyslexia. Ms Kumulchew was an employee of the cafe chain and was accused of falsifying documents when in fact she was making errors because of her...