Dyslexia First
Blogs & Articles
Increasing Awareness of Dyslexia – and dispelling the myths
It’s important to spread awareness about dyslexia so it is understood more, and people can spot the signs and get a diagnosis. This will open up a world of support and allows accessibility to resources and ways of doing things to be easier.
Dyslexia shouldn’t hold a person back, no matter what age. Every year in October there is dyslexia awareness week but we should strive to raise awareness all year round.
Most of us have heard of dyslexia but there are still misconceptions.
A Student’s Guide to the DSA
If you or your child is going to University this Autumn and diagnosed as dyslexic, did you know that you are eligible for the Disabled Student’s Allowance (DSA)?
In our Student’s Guide to the DSA, we share how you can prepare for the application process to avoid delays and get the help you need to reach your full potential.
Exam Season Tips and Support for Dyslexics: How to Prepare and Succeed
With exam season fast approaching, dyslexic students can often face additional challenges in preparing for and sitting exams.
In this blog post, we’ll provide advice and tips for dyslexic students and also offer guidance on how teachers, parents, and friends can support them during this time. Let’s help empower dyslexic learners and leave them feeling confident walking into exams!
Why Rest Breaks Matter for Dyslexic Students: Unlocking Their Full Potential
As exam season approaches, we look at the importance of rest breaks for dyslexic learners and share our top tips to make rest breaks most effective.
How Can Artificial Intelligence Combat Dyslexic Challenges?
Artificial Intelligence and Machine learning are becoming a part of every day life. We look at how Artificial Intelligence applications and tools are dyslexic individuals to overcome common challenges associated with dyslexia.
6 Reasons Why Routine Is Important to Dyslexics
Individuals with dyslexia and other learning difficulties often struggle to get back into the swing of things when routine is interrupted. And when there is a break in this, frustration and anxiety can surface, making returning to routine difficult.
In this blog, we share ways you can reduce anxiety at home, school and social environments.
Dyslexia and Video Games 101
Love them or hate them, as parents, our children can’t get enough of video games! Whilst regulating their use is important to ensuring a child’s healthy development, during the school holidays there’s always going to be those weather-dependent days where activity options are limited, and video games can help ease the boredom factor. For those drizzly days, video games have become a popular choice for people of all ages.
Top Dyslexia-Friendly Games for Holiday Fun & Learning
Games are a fantastic route to practicing and improving key skills that are often a struggle for dyslexic learners.
In conversation with Jess Sands, Entrepreneur and Dyslexia Advocate
Jess is an inspiration to us all.
From a 7 year old unable to read to a published author and inspirational entrepreneur, Jess has overcome challenges, stigmas, generational disbelief and shown those who stood in her way that she has a superpower to be proud of.