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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.
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Dear Supporter, The Studying With Dyslexia Blog was started in 2015 by myself with the aim to provide information and inspiration to supporters of dyslexic learners. As a parent of a dyslexic learner and as someone who knows how hard it is to fit into our education...
Top Tips For Supporting Dyslexic Students Part 2
Top Tips For Supporting Dyslexic Students Part 2 I absolutely love my work! To be able to share meaningful and useful information regarding studying with dyslexia to those who can benefit from using that information is an absolute joy and a thrill.It is...
Keep Refreshed:Essential Strategies For Preparing For Exams
Food for thought. Friend of the Studying With Dyslexia Blog, Sarah Guest has kindling contributed this article about preparing for exams. As a dyslexia assessor and tutor in Chester Sarah supports many students through their studies and I know how passionate she...
Thank you!
This is literally a very short post to say a huge thank you to everyone who played a part in the SEN Jigsaw Conference at the weekend. The whole day went very well, the talks on issues associated with SEN were inspiring and the workshops delivered useful and practical...
Resource for Parents: BDAIC Parent Information Day
It is day three of the British Dyslexia Association's International Conference and it is Parent's Day. Today the BDA put together a Parents Day to provide information and resources that can help parents who are not familiar with the wealth of resources that are...
The BDA International Conference: Day Two
So here we are at Day 2 of the British Dyslexia Association's International Conference. Today I wanted to highlight the talk from Dr Manuel Casanova who presented his talk "Neuroanatomical Findings Pointing Towards A Spectrum Of Cognitive Abilities." Before I write...
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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.
How to make sense of a Google search for dyslexics.
When a parent starts to realise that their child is showing signs of dyslexia, there can be an 'A-Ha!' moment where the parent starts to understand some of the behavioural aspects of the child. My daughter Jess, would often ask me about her homework and ask where she...
Harry Potter Inspired Bullied Dyslexic At School.
Here is an interesting article from Stephanie Wickens on the Healthista website about her time at school with Dyslexia. After the tragic death of Alan Rickman, 69 of cancer last week, Stephanie Wickens, says that if it weren’t for reading Harry Potter,...
SEN – What a puzzle! Finding ways to support our SEN kids!
My daughter was in year 8 of secondary education before my wife and I noticed Jess' symptoms of dyslexia. From that point on it took a lot of reading around on the internet, trying to understand dyslexia, speaking to our school about how to support Jess and finding a...
Gift Wrapped Dyslexia – I find the whole gift thing a bit hard to swallow!
Today I read a fascinating but extremely realistic article from travel writer Joe Marshall about his experience of having dyslexia, the attitudes that he came across at school and his surprise at becoming a professional.... er writer! Click here for more. I was about...
From Dyslexic Student To Helping Students With Dyslexia.
Alice Frendo talks about her life at school with dyslexia and how it helped her to develop her own London based private practice as a Dyslexia Specialist helping pupils to thrive at school. Why share my story? The first reason is because I still see that people...
The Pupils With Dyslexia, Supporters Club
A new Facebook Support group for people that support pupils with Dyslexia. A new Facebook Group for supporters of dyslexic pupils. I am really pleased to announce that I have set up a Facebook Group called 'The Pupils With Dyslexia, Supporters Club'. This is an...
A great new way to engage learners! Dyslexic or not!
Read about this exciting way of using flash cards using augmented reality. Octagon Studio have recently developed an excellent way to use flashcards for young learners. One of the hardest challenges in engaging pupils at school is motivation. Kids get motivated...
Key Dates For Your Diary 2016
Maths and Dyslexia Conference by the BDA, London 9 Jun 2016 SpLD Central Conference,Yarnfield Park, Staffs 21 May 2016 Operation Diversity Family Awareness...
Iga Kozakiewicz–Schlegel: The journalist not held back by dyslexia.
Southampton Solent University where she has already received awards for projects that she has been involved in as well as being featured in a recent Guardian article about students with dyslexia. Today Iga shares her story about what it has been like to go through...