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Endless Reader app

Dyslexia Resources Reviewed: Endless Reader app

by Holly Swinton | posted in: Dyslexia Resources Reviewed |

What is it? Endless Reader is a fun app which teaches younger children how to read high-frequency words Cost: It’s free to try out, with six … Read More

Apps, reading

The perfect book for a dyslexic child (hint: it’s not what you think!)

by Holly Swinton | posted in: Dyslexia Tips and Tricks |

Parents of dyslexic children are often desperate to find the right books for their kids. Dyslexia typically makes reading a lot harder, due to issues with … Read More

books, reading

Best audiobook sites for dyslexic readers

by Holly Swinton | posted in: Dyslexia Tips and Tricks |

Talking books tend to be a winner for dyslexics readers big and small. For adults, they can be a way of enjoying reading without stressing your … Read More

audiobooks, books, dyslexia, reading
Haiku poems and dyslexia

The surprising reason haiku poems are good for dyslexic children

by Holly Swinton | posted in: Dyslexia Tips and Tricks |

The short-form Japanese poetry, haiku, can provide a surprisingly-effective route into helping your child with reading, writing and spelling.

haiku, poetry, reading, spelling, writing
Dyslexia and reading

Should all books have dyslexia-friendly editions like Harry Potter?

by Holly Swinton | posted in: Dyslexia Discussed |

The new Harry Potter book is already the fastest-selling book of the decade, but it may also turn out to be one of the most accessible. … Read More

reading, visual distortion

8 ways to unlock a love of reading in a dyslexic child

by Holly Swinton | posted in: Dyslexia Discussed, Dyslexia Tips and Tricks |

It took TV chef Jamie Oliver till the age of 38 to discover a love of reading – but parents can help their dyslexic child learn … Read More

reading, top tips
Dyslexia and visual distortion

Top 10 tips for reducing dyslexic visual distortion

by Holly Swinton | posted in: Dyslexia Basics, Dyslexia Tips and Tricks |

Moving letters, washed-out text, or rivers of white space – no matter what form your child’s dyslexic visual distortion takes, there are plenty of ways to … Read More

reading, visual distortion
Dyslexia and visual distortion

6 types of dyslexic visual distortion (plus a 7th that might surprise you!)

by Holly Swinton | posted in: Dyslexia Basics |

Words that seem to move on the page might be the most well-known feature of dyslexia. In fact, a new website even offers the chance to … Read More

reading, visual distortion
Reading and dyslexia

Ask the Dyslexia Lady: If you can read, can you still be dyslexic?

by Holly Swinton | posted in: Ask the Dyslexia Lady |

My teenage daughter has done her mock GCSEs and not got the grades she expected. I’m worried. Her dad is dyslexic, so I do wonder if … Read More

compensating dyslexics, reading
What is phonological awareness?:

What is phonological awareness?

by Holly Swinton | posted in: Dyslexia Dictionary |

Phonological awareness means understanding all the speech sounds that make up the English language and being able to play around with them.

phonological awareness, reading

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