FREE dyslexia font ready for download

Did you know there is a dyslexia font that has been specifically designed for use by people who suffer with dyslexia? Open Dyslexic It’s called OpenDyslexic and can be found here. It was created to improve readability for anyone who suffers with dyslexia and includes...

Top 10 dyslexia friendly books

Dyslexia friendly books – the list! Do you have a reluctant reader or a child who struggles when reading alone? Take a look at this list for the most popular dyslexia friendly books for kids of all ages. Watch as your child develops a love of reading you never...

Dyslexia Awareness Month

October is dyslexia awareness month and that gives me a chance to focus on a subject that I’m very passionate about. Mind your p’s and q’s Reading and writing is something the majority of us take for granted after a certain age. But can you imagine how you...

Organisation and rote learning with dyslexia

Dyslexia is so much more than just reading and spelling difficulties. Rote learning with dyslexia is a really difficult task. However, the following are also problematic: Sense of direction/sequence Sequencing tasks Telling the time on an analogue clock Maths problem...

Writing, spelling and dyslexia

In my last blog focusing on how to teach a child with dyslexia to read at home, I looked at common reading issues associated with dyslexia and how as parents we can help. Today I’m going to look at writing, spelling and dyslexia (specifically related to primary-age...

How to teach a child with dyslexia to read

What does it mean? Finding out you have a child with dyslexia is the start of a long journey – with many ups and downs. I’ve been there – I still am! You might be anxious, confused and feel helpless. However, with the right support and knowledge, you...