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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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How To Get An EHCP.
In working with families experiencing dyslexia, a common challenge is securing funding for support in schools. For young people with severe dyslexia, the move from the statemented system to that of the Education Health and Care Plan system is controversial as...
Why Perceptions About Dyslexia Are Wrong.
One of my favourite dyslexics, is entrepreneur, Richard Branson. Before I knew he was dyslexic, I had admired what his business, Virgin, came up with over the years. I never used to be interested in business as a young teenager. To be honest I...
#MondayMotivation – Why do you do what you do?
One of the largest challenges with supporting young people with dyslexia (or any other neurodiversity) in education is that some teachers don't know how to make what they teach relevant. They fail to help the student to see how their subject fits in to their lives. Of...
Positive Vibes: How To See Dyslexia Differently.
One of my huge problems with attitudes to dyslexia is that having dyslexia is seen as a huge problem rather than a good thing that offers opportunity. Please do not misunderstand me. Having dyslexia can result in huge challenges that affect children and adults...
Dyslexia: Maintaining Self-Esteem In Students.
One of the facts of life regarding being a student is that you are always being assessed for your academic capabilities. Education professionals always need to show what impact their work is having with young students and this is fine but often they are...
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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 do I get my child tested for Dyslexia?
According to Dyslexia Action, in the UK it is estimated that 6.3 million people have some form of Dyslexia. This equates to about 1 in ten people showing symptoms of Dyslexia. So it is not difficult to assume that in a class of 30 students there are...
The Dyslexic Student’s Toolbox : Using Mindfulness to reduce the stress from dyslexia symptoms.
Setting aside ten minutes a day to do absolutely nothing but focus on 'being' is really healthy! In recent years, the concept of 'Mindfulness' has gained recognition for it's ability to help people in many aspects of their lives. For some, with focus and reduced...
Should Parents Feel Guilty For Passing On Learning Difficulties To Their Children?
In a recent post, I wrote about my daughter, Jess and her journey with Dyslexia. After Jess has a dyslexia test and was diagnosed, I read through her report, a checklist of dyslexia symptoms, and I remember being curious about how some of the aspects of Dyslexia Jess...
Useful BBC Article About Dyslexia – BBC Skillswise
I came across this extremely useful article from BBC Skillswise that talks about what it is like to have Dyslexia at school and gives some interesting facts and pointers for those concerned about students that perhaps are not diagnosed with Dyslexia. BBC Skillswise...
Building Confidence With Dyslexic Students – Reading and writing software. Part 2
Within this current blog series you will have explored how assistive technology can be used to help boost the confidence of dyslexic students. I have written so far about mind mapping software and how visual learning can be a very powerful tool and also about the...
Dyslexia Action’s Guide For Choosing A Tablet – 2015 Christmas Shopping Guide.
Christmas is coming... I was pleased to find this article on the Dyslexia Action Website providing their 2015 Christmas Shopping Guide for choosing a tablet. Background In 2013, we had a look at how to choose an e-reader and the difference between e-readers and...
Living with Dyslexia and Dyscalculia – Jack’s Story
It is always great to find a story about a pupil who has overcome the challenges that having Dyslexia (and Dyscalculia) can present whilst navigating an education system that doesn't really provide the best environment for these challenges. I wanted to share this...
Building Confidence With Dyslexic Students – Reading and writing software. Part I
Let's face it we are all different and have different ways of learning. If we have dyslexia then we could be facing a whole range of challenges associated with learning and being dyslexic. This blog post is the third part of my guide on assistive technology that...
Building Confidence With Dyslexic Students – Guide To Assistive Technology. Mind Mapping
Welcome back to the 'Building Confidence With Dyslexic Students' blog series, that focuses on technology that can assist students with dyslexia in their study by building up their confidence to work independently. In my previous blog post , I said that I will be...