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.
Three tips for parents who want to get what their dyslexic child needs to unlock attainment.
This article is important to you if you are a parent feeling disempowered to enact change that will help your dyslexic child to improve their attainment at school as you get closer to the Autumn Term.
Is the breakdown of Parent / Teacher relationships negatively impacting dyslexia support?
Parent Coach and Therapeutic Counsellor John Hicks asks if the breakdown in Parent/Teacher relationships across the UK ultimately reduce the possibility of getting dyslexia support in place for a child who is struggling in school?
How can you explain Dysgraphia to a child?
How do you explain what Dysgraphia is to a child? I have found this remarkable book that actively engages children in understanding what Dysgraphia is.
Dyslexia reports and schools: What to do!
Special Educational Needs Specialist and Dyslexia expert, Dr Helen Ross gives some insights into what to do next with a dyslexia assessment report for your child.
Three Top Tips For Boosting Summer Self-Esteem.
With the summer holidays about to start, parents have an opportunity to help their children boost their summer self-esteem and develop confidence ready for the new term. Check out my top three tips for boosting summer self-esteem.
Can this programme help dyslexic students write essays better?
John Hicks reviews the latest version of MindMeister mind mapping software. Can this software help dyslexic students write better essays?
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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.
Assistive Technology: Reviewing the Orcam Read.
A fantastic piece of technology unlocking difficulties with reading but is the price tag too steep? Check out my review of the OrCam Read.
Assistive Technology: How to help dyslexic undergraduate students collate their research.
John Hicks interviews Jonathan Webb from Pro-Study about the challenges of collecting research for dyslexic students and how he designed a software solution that reduces the stress and overwhelm of looking for references when studying.
Festive fun with Succeed With Dyslexia’s Comic Book Workshop.
Is your child creative? Then join in some festive fun designed to inspire and develop creativity skills for dyslexic learning with this free Comic Book Workshop on the 7th December with Rossie Stone and Darren Clark.
How to remove overwhelm when writing coursework for school.
Parents and teachers watch this video for some actionable strategies for helping your child to express their learning with creative writing or written coursework in KS3 and KS4.
Dyslexic strengths: Empathy is key to your child building wonderful friendships.
Want your child to have fun and build wonderful friendships? Children’s author, Phillipa Warden shares some thoughts on how to nurture a skill that is often strong in dyslexic children, Empathy. Download her resources for developing this essential relationship skill.
Assistive Technology: Why it is an essential part of unlocking your child’s potential at school.
Why Assistive Technology is an essential part of the ‘Dyslexia Support Triangle’. John Hicks explains more inspired by his visit to the ATEC Conference on October 2021.
What is the thinking behind the design of Assistive Technology? Make your views known!
Listen to this awesome podcast episode from Dyslexia Life Hacks about how assistive technology levels the playing field for students with dyslexia and find out how you can help with the design process of Claro Writing Helper.
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Are you feeling ‘good enough’ to negotiate dyslexia support for your child?
Are you feeling ‘good enough’ to negotiate dyslexia support for your child? John Hicks explores how parental self esteem could have a negative impact on getting dyslexia support implement for a child.
Three ways to help a child open up about their dyslexia.
John Hicks talks through three ways to help a child open up about their dyslexia.