SATs and Dyslexia: How to Prepare Children Without Increasing Pressure
How to prepare children for SATs without increasing pressure.
When Learning Feels Hard: Spotting Dyslexia Struggles
Two children can sit in the same classroom, hear the same instructions and be asked to complete the same work, yet experience learning in very different ways. Understanding this difference helps parents recognise why learning…
Spotting Early Signs of Cognitive Overload in Dyslexic Learners
Spotting Early Signs of Cognitive Overload in Dyslexic Learners The start of a new term often brings fresh energy, but it can also feel demanding for many dyslexic learners. New topics, changing routines and the…
Our Top 8 Educational Games for Dyslexic Children
Our top 8 educational games for dyslexic kids give another route to overcoming classroom barriers. During a child’s school years, the struggle with dyslexia becomes more pronounced as they begin to learn to read and…
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,…
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…
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.
Dyslexia First’s Best Blogs
Dyslexia First has been helping families across the North West for the last three years, and each month, we publish relatable, informative blogs that help you learn more about dyslexia. We are passionate about helping…
Top tips to prepare your dyslexic child for another successful year at school.
That’s it, another summer holidays have come to an end. Whilst we might breathe a small sigh of relief and look forward to enjoying a cup of tea before it goes cold, our parental concerns…
Improved Learning with a Disabled Students’ Allowance
Many people are unaware that dyslexic learners are eligible for the Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA). If you or your child is thinking of going to University, applying for a DSA could mean that you’re entitled…