Leicestershire Dyslexia Association

19/01/2026

Dyslexia is so much more than challenges with reading or spelling. 💛 It comes with powerful strengths that deserve to be seen, nurtured, and celebrated.

✨ Creativity — thinking beyond boundaries
🧠 Problem-solving — finding unique solutions
🔍 Big-picture thinking — seeing patterns and making connections
💪 Resilience — overcoming challenges with grit

When students understand how their brains work and where their strengths lie, something incredible happens: Confidence grows, self-esteem builds, and learning becomes empowering instead of discouraging.

That’s why tools like Touch-type Read and Spell (TTRS) matter. By teaching typing and supporting literacy skills through structured, multi-sensory learning, TTRS helps students reduce barriers to expressing their creativity and big ideas, experience more success, and focus on their strengths—building confidence every step of the way. 🌱

Try it with your learner today! Just leave 'Free Trial' in the comments and our team will help you get set up on the platform.

31/12/2025

31/12/2025

An inspiring Royal Institute Christmas lecture delivered by Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock

Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock takes us on an epic voyage through time and space.

25/12/2025

Happy Christmas - Christmas Mindmap from Saturday Workshop

03/10/2025

Dyslexia Awareness Week, Monday 6th October

Get involved and help us raise awareness around dyslexia

03/10/2025

https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/see-dyslexia-differently-t-s-2547363

The See Dyslexia Differently film gives an introduction to dyslexia, it aims to raise awareness and understanding. You could try giving our Teaching Wiki a read for a deeper understanding of Dyslexia and how to spot the signs and sympotms in children. Encourage your children to think about what woul...

18/02/2025

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12/02/2025

Check out the Neurodiversity show at the NEC Birmingham 9 & 10 th May

The UK’s Premier Exhibition Dedicated to Neurodiversity 9th to 10th of May 2025 at the NEC in Birmingham Register to visit Exhibit at the show Be Inspired… Be Empowered… Be Part of the Change… The Neurodiversity Show is the UK’s premier exhibition dedicated to neurodiversity, aiming to emp...

24/12/2024

Sending Merry Christmas Wishes

09/10/2024

Did you know that turning on the subtitles on your TV at home is the easiest way to get your child reading?

Doing this can double the chance of your child becoming a good reader. Yes, it’s really that simple.

Click here to see Hollywood legend Jack Black to explain how you can turn screen time into reading time in 10 seconds.

By the way, if you’re curious, here is the academic research behind this.

We help broadcasters to engage with families, retain and grow their audiences by licensing our Caterpillar Captions for their shows.

04/10/2024

DAW24 Media Pack

04/10/2024

Today marks the start of our Go Red for Dyslexia Campaign and our Year of Inclusivity. Get ready for an October full of celebration and empowerment with us! ❤️