New Catalogue Launch - Dyslexia

Imagine, if you will, that you have a task to complete. You must write out a list that you were told to memorise. You must do this in a noisy environment, with the wrong hand, while a large, loud person gives you additional instructions.You must also do it while wearing the wrong glasses, so the words are blurry and unclear. 

You are imagining in some small way how it might feel to have Dyslexia, and study in the average classroom.

Diagnoses of dyslexia are on the increase - the Open University reports a 169% increase in the number of students with the condition in the last ten years. Some statistics estimate as many as 8% of the population are working and studying with dyslexia. It affects people from all ethnic groups and of all abilities - it most certainly does not mean a child is "lazy," or "stupid," or any of the other pejorative labels that may have been attached! 

Have a look here for some examples of how text looks to people with Dyslexia. 

Diagnosis and support for Dyslexia has moved forward rapidly over the last few years. There is now a huge amount of equipment available to support learning.

Here at Learning SPACE, we have selected products specifically designed to support children with Dyslexia and collected them into our new catalogue. 

Here's a couple of links to some of the exciting new products we have available.

Nessy is a piece of software developed by experts in Dyslexia, suitable for children in Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 - it's attractive, motivating and exciting for children, while improving confidence in their own ability.

Yoropen is a super comfortable, ergonomic pen that encourages the correct grip, which helps with handwriting skills. 

Coloured overlays have been shown to reduce visual stress and increase reading speed - here is some research that has been carried out. 

The entire Dyslexia catalogue is available by calling into our shop, in our  online store, emailing, phoning or contacting us on Facebook.