by Arran Smith | Aug 10, 2023 | Arran, Dyslexia, SEND
When you’re dyslexic and neurodiverse, the approach to planning can evoke a mix of emotions. As we approach mid-August, a time when many are unwinding or gearing up for the upcoming academic year, the significance of planning becomes evident. For me, an...
by admin | Jul 29, 2016 | Assistive technology, Dyslexia, Intervention, New Tech, SEN, SEND, Technology
Back in January 2016 I attended the Bett show and I came across the Microsoft stand. If you’ve never been to the Bett show I would definitely recommend it, if you like technology and education then this is the place to be. On the Microsoft stand I was shown a product...
by admin | Jun 28, 2016 | Assessment, Dyslexia, Intervention, New Tech, Reading, SEN, SEND, Technology, Training
[ssf id=121234344] When we think about training, assessment, and intervention traditionally we would probably associate all these activities with a human being. Going to a training course to see a person talk. A teacher assessing a child. A specialist intervention...
by admin | Jun 3, 2016 | Assistive technology, Dyslexia, SEN, SEND, Technology
As we know dyslexic people find organisational skills difficult. Organising your thoughts, time and your studying can be very challenging. We can use technology to support ourselves so that we are more organised and can overcome some of the difficulties many dyslexic...
by admin | Apr 28, 2016 | Assistive technology, Dyslexia, SEN, SEND, Technology
As a severely dyslexic adult without assistive technology I would find life very difficult and frustrating. Over my working career I have used technology in many ways to support myself and to set me on the level playing field with everyone else. I am an avid user of...
