Touch-type, Read and Spell with confidence

7 ADHD Strengths and Benefits

Both of my boys were diagnosed with dyslexia when they were around age seven. The elder boy also has ADHD. We started off with a program that had more animation. But we found it hard to institute a daily regime because with games it’s just a bit too flexible. Especially with my eldest, he needed more structure. Then we tried Touch-type Read and Spell and it really worked!

Touch typing benefits

I began using the TTRS course after my English literacy level was tested and seemed low. I'm originally from South America and I work as a doctor in the UK. I also have dyslexia. Before TTRS, I used to type slowly and inaccurately with two-fingers. Now I am faster at the computer, make fewer errors, and write more professionally. My vocabulary has noticeably expanded too. I learned new words by looking up vocabulary using the dictionary tool inside TTRS.

What are the home row keys?

I homeschool my children who are in fourth and fifth grade. We got Touch-type Read and Spell for typing, but with the phonics support it’s benefited their spelling skills as well. They both do one lesson a day. I’ve noticed they’re more confident and that there’s been an improvement in their ability to sound out words too.

Typing tips for beginners

Over the years I’ve sort of self-taught myself typing, but I really like learning with Touch-type Read and Spell and it’s made a difference for me at work already! That’s because it makes me think about what I’m typing. When I write emails I normally look up and there are about ten red lines with errors. Now it’s about half that, and that’s only from using TTRS for 3-4 weeks.

16 Teaching strategies for EAL and ELL students in the classroom

I've found that children with dyslexia really benefit from the TTRS course, as do English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners and students with motor-skills difficulties. Following the lessons improves their concentration, confidence and spelling, and gives them invaluable typing skills they can use when handwriting is too difficult. The students are always saying to us 'When are we going to do our touch-typing!'

Different types of dyslexia

So far, TTRS has made a big difference in her literacy and typing skills. But what my daughter and I like best about the program is it doesn't make her feel stupid. We've tried a lot of different tools, and many of them can be quite demoralizing. Not TTRS. In fact, it's the opposite. Learning to type has been a huge confidence booster for her.

What is attention deficit disorder?

Both of my boys were diagnosed with dyslexia when they were around age seven. The elder boy also has ADHD. We started off with a program that had more animation. But we found it hard to institute a daily regime because with games it's just a bit too flexible. Especially with my eldest, he needed more structure. Then we tried Touch-type Read and Spell and it really worked!

Handwriting difficulties

My son has dysgraphia which affects his ability to write things out by hand. He also struggles with sensory issues, which means he can easily get distracted. I knew I wanted him to learn typing because I didn't want to see his creativity and ideas being hindered in any way.

Teaching children with Down syndrome to read

My son Josiah is 12 and he has Down syndrome. He struggles with spelling so we have the TTRS Settings set to Remember & Repeat. He sees, hears and types a word and then the word goes away so he has to type it again. I'm pleased because while Josiah doesn't have a lot of words per minute, he is actually touch-typing! Eventually, he'll get faster, but for right now he's doing great and he is very proud of himself – and that's what counts.

How to help a child with dyspraxia

I've found that children with dyslexia really benefit from the TTRS course, as do English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners and students with motor-skills difficulties. Following the lessons improves their concentration, confidence and spelling, and gives them invaluable typing skills they can use when handwriting is too difficult. The students are always saying to us 'When are we going to do our touch-typing!'

5 Tips for teaching sight words

A lot of the learning for homeschool these days is online and so my kids needed to know how to type. What I liked most about TTRS is that it caters to different learning styles. We don't have any specific learning difficulties in the family, but it really supported and bolstered my kids as they were learning how to read.

How to build self-confidence in students

So far, TTRS has made a big difference in her literacy and typing skills. But what my daughter and I like best about the program is it doesn't make her feel stupid. We've tried a lot of different tools, and many of them can be quite demoralizing. Not TTRS. In fact, it's the opposite. Learning to type has been a huge confidence booster for her.

6 Early literacy skills

A lot of the learning for homeschool these days is online and so my kids needed to know how to type. What I liked most about TTRS is that it caters to different learning styles. We don't have any specific learning difficulties in the family, but it really supported and bolstered my kids as they were learning how to read.

Teaching students with dyslexia

So far, TTRS has made a big difference in her literacy and typing skills. But what my daughter and I like best about the program is it doesn't make her feel stupid. We've tried a lot of different tools, and many of them can be quite demoralizing. Not TTRS. In fact, it's the opposite. Learning to type has been a huge confidence booster for her.

Communicating with stroke patients

When I used to do e-mails it was a nightmare, but now, what would take me half an hour I can do in five minutes. It's been two years since I started using the Touch-type Read and Spell course. In the beginning, one or two modules might have taken me half an hour and I'd try and do that every day. These days I'm much faster and I can do up to ten modules in one sitting. TTRS has given me confidence.

What’s the difference between dyslexia and dyspraxia?

So far, TTRS has made a big difference in her literacy and typing skills. But what my daughter and I like best about the program is it doesn't make her feel stupid. We've tried a lot of different tools, and many of them can be quite demoralizing. Not TTRS. In fact, it's the opposite. Learning to type has been a huge confidence booster for her.

Teaching adults to read

I'm fifty years-old and I'm a hairstylist but I've endured a lifetime of struggles because of my dyslexia. If it weren't for my computer, I would still be completely illiterate. I do my typing for a half hour every night. I put that in my schedule and make it a priority. The fact that I have to think about my fingers, while I'm listening to and seeing the words – it helps me bring things together.

Down syndrome interesting facts

My son Josiah is 12 and he has Down syndrome. He struggles with spelling so we have the TTRS Settings set to Remember & Repeat. He sees, hears and types a word and then the word goes away so he has to type it again. I'm pleased because while Josiah doesn't have a lot of words per minute, he is actually touch-typing! Eventually, he'll get faster, but for right now he's doing great and he is very proud of himself – and that's what counts.

Jobs that require typing skills

Because I'm a single parent, I really like the flexibility of working from home. Right now, I do mainly home crafting - but it doesn't bring in enough income. Touch-type Read and Spell has been useful for me because it's helping me with my touch-typing and my dyslexia. In the beginning, I was really slow at typing, but after a few weeks of Touch-type Read and Spell, I went up from 25 to 45-50 words per minute.

What is adult basic education?

Spelling strategies for dyslexia

I have a ten year-old son who has dyslexia and a daughter who is in eighth grade - she also uses Touch-type Read and Spell. My son came up to me the other day and said 'so comb has a silent b.' He's noticing it because he's hearing it, seeing it and typing it, multiple times over - and this is from only 15 minutes a day.

How to build a homeschool reading program

I homeschool my children who are in fourth and fifth grade. We got Touch-type Read and Spell for typing, but with the phonics support it's benefited their spelling skills as well. They both do one lesson a day. I've noticed they're more confident and that there's been an improvement in their ability to sound out words too.

What are the hardest words to spell?

When I told her that we weren't going to do spelling anymore, just keyboarding, we were both relieved. She felt less stressed and I knew we wouldn't be butting heads. The first thing I noticed was a shift from her saying "I have no idea how to spell it," to being able to give me the first few letters. Having to physically type the words and use her body helped her remember them.

What are Dolch words?

I have a ten year-old son who has dyslexia and a daughter who is in eighth grade - she also uses Touch-type Read and Spell. My son came up to me the other day and said 'so comb has a silent b.' He's noticing it because he's hearing it, seeing it and typing it, multiple times over - and this is from only 15 minutes a day.

Dyslexia and spelling - what's the connection?

I have a ten year-old son who has dyslexia and a daughter who is in eighth grade - she also uses Touch-type Read and Spell. My son came up to me the other day and said 'so comb has a silent b.' He's noticing it because he's hearing it, seeing it and typing it, multiple times over - and this is from only 15 minutes a day.

Dyspraxia vs. ADHD

Both of my boys were diagnosed with dyslexia when they were around age seven. The elder boy also has ADHD. We started off with a program that had more animation. But we found it hard to institute a daily regime because with games it's just a bit too flexible. Especially with my eldest, he needed more structure. Then we tried Touch-type Read and Spell and it really worked!

Improve writing skills for kids

We used the Touch-type Read and Spell course to teach my ten-year-old son typing, in order to help him with his writing. He really liked books but was never that keen on the reading bit. He was also quite slow to write by hand. His ideas weren't making it onto the paper and his teachers couldn't always see how intelligent and creative he was. TTRS has helped my son show his strengths!

Learning to spell for adults

I run a guest house and when I write on the computer, with spell check tools, it's easier to cover up errors, but my skills haven't really improved over the years. I'll make quite basic mistakes. I get things the wrong way around a lot. These are things that I know, but it's as though my brain goes into dyslexia mode and I can't get the words out correctly. With Touch-type Read and Spell, writing feels more automatic and I'm not overthinking the words or how to spell them, I'm just doing it.

Teaching children to read

I homeschool my children who are in fourth and fifth grade. We got Touch-type Read and Spell for typing, but with the phonics support it's benefited their spelling skills as well. They both do one lesson a day. I've noticed they're more confident and that there's been an improvement in their ability to sound out words too.

Slow processing speed

So far, TTRS has made a big difference in her literacy and typing skills. But what my daughter and I like best about the program is it doesn't make her feel stupid. We've tried a lot of different tools, and many of them can be quite demoralizing. Not TTRS. In fact, it's the opposite. Learning to type has been a huge confidence booster for her.

9 Teaching strategies for students with ADHD

Both of my boys were diagnosed with dyslexia when they were around age seven. The elder boy also has ADHD. We started off with a program that had more animation. But we found it hard to institute a daily regime because with games it's just a bit too flexible. Especially with my eldest, he needed more structure. Then we tried Touch-type Read and Spell and it really worked!

How to teach spelling words

I homeschool my children who are in fourth and fifth grade. We got Touch-type Read and Spell for typing, but with the phonics support it's benefited their spelling skills as well. They both do one lesson a day. I've noticed they're more confident and that there's been an improvement in their ability to sound out words too.

Typing programs for schools

So far, TTRS has made a big difference in her literacy and typing skills. But what my daughter and I like best about the program is it doesn't make her feel stupid. We've tried a lot of different tools, and many of them can be quite demoralizing. Not TTRS. In fact, it's the opposite. Learning to type has been a huge confidence booster for her.

Teaching literacy skills to adults

For adults who struggle with literacy, it can be difficult to admit there is a problem and even harder to seek help. We were looking for typing software that would teach keyboarding and ensure our students improved their reading and spelling skills. With Touch-type Read and Spell, the adults in our program gained new skills without experiencing the embarrassment they might feel in a classroom setting.

What motivates students to learn?

Having to write by hand made it hard for my son to get his thoughts down on paper, so we considered typing as an option. We started using Touch-type Read and Spell when my son was in Year 6 at Primary School. I used to have to help him a lot, but with the typing, he does his school work more independently, and I noticed that his spelling has improved.

Self-confidence vs self-esteem

So far, TTRS has made a big difference in her literacy and typing skills. But what my daughter and I like best about the program is it doesn't make her feel stupid. We've tried a lot of different tools, and many of them can be quite demoralizing. Not TTRS. In fact, it's the opposite. Learning to type has been a huge confidence booster for her.

Motivating kids to read

A lot of the learning for homeschool these days is online and so my kids needed to know how to type. What I liked most about TTRS is that it caters to different learning styles. We don't have any specific learning difficulties in the family, but it really supported and bolstered my kids as they were learning how to read.

Challenging spelling words

I homeschool my children who are in fourth and fifth grade. We got Touch-type Read and Spell for typing, but with the phonics support it's benefited their spelling skills as well. They both do one lesson a day. I've noticed they're more confident and that there's been an improvement in their ability to sound out words too.

Note-taking skills for kids

My youngest son who is 11 right now has dysgraphia. He's a very smart child who can write when he's dictating, but the physical act of writing really frustrates him. I read about how typing might help with the dysgraphia and my son started using Touch-type Read and Spell. Since then, he's just done wonderfully and that's why we keep signing up.

Why is keyboarding important?

Having to write by hand made it hard for my son to get his thoughts down on paper, so we considered typing as an option. We started using Touch-type Read and Spell when my son was in Year 6 at Primary School. I used to have to help him a lot, but with the typing, he does his school work more independently, and I noticed that his spelling has improved.

Autism and reading comprehension

TTRS provides the auditory input my son really needs. We use it to help with reading, as well as typing and spelling. With TTRS it was the first time since we had started trying different reading programs that I could see he was really comfortable. He would finish a lesson and feel like 'I can do this, I'm successful at this, and I'm making progress,' instead of just feeling overwhelmed or like he's failing.

9 Strategies for dysgraphia

My son has dysgraphia which affects his ability to write things out by hand. He also struggles with sensory issues, which means he can easily get distracted. I knew I wanted him to learn typing because I didn't want to see his creativity and ideas being hindered in any way.

Strategies for students with autism

TTRS provides the auditory input my son really needs. We use it to help with reading, as well as typing and spelling. With TTRS it was the first time since we had started trying different reading programs that I could see he was really comfortable. He would finish a lesson and feel like 'I can do this, I'm successful at this, and I'm making progress,' instead of just feeling overwhelmed or like he's failing.

What are learning difficulties?

So far, TTRS has made a big difference in her literacy and typing skills. But what my daughter and I like best about the program is it doesn't make her feel stupid. We've tried a lot of different tools, and many of them can be quite demoralizing. Not TTRS. In fact, it's the opposite. Learning to type has been a huge confidence booster for her.

The importance of motivation for kids

When I told her that we weren't going to do spelling anymore, just keyboarding, we were both relieved. She felt less stressed and I knew we wouldn't be butting heads. The first thing I noticed was a shift from her saying 'I have no idea how to spell it,' to being able to give me the first few letters. Having to physically type the words and use her body helped her remember them.

Dyslexia and foreign language learning

So far, TTRS has made a big difference in her literacy and typing skills. But what my daughter and I like best about the program is it doesn't make her feel stupid. We've tried a lot of different tools, and many of them can be quite demoralizing. Not TTRS. In fact, it's the opposite. Learning to type has been a huge confidence booster for her.

7 Tips for working with dyslexia

I work at a children's book publisher and I do most of my writing on the computer. Listening to the words in TTRS really helps me. I tend to struggle with vowel sounds and I'm always one letter off. TTRS is great because it helps me see these issues. I've also found it's easy and convenient to work on at home and in the office. Plus, I like it and I actually look forward to doing it!

How to find a good tutor

In addition to teaching my kids to type, the program also hugely benefited my son with dyslexia in terms of his spelling and writing. We first noticed my son was dyslexic and might need extra support when his development just wasn't in line with his general cognition. He is extremely bright but he was not getting on with his schoolwork in a way that you would have expected for a child of his age, with his background and experience.

Left-handed and dyslexic

We've been using TTRS since my son was 10. We knew his spelling was below level and I had suspected the dyslexia, but it's only recently that we've had a formal assessment. I wanted him to learn typing because he struggled with handwriting too and I knew that the sooner he learned to type, the better. I chose TTRS because of the literacy skills support.

How to improve writing skills in English

I began using the TTRS course after my English literacy level was tested and seemed low. I'm originally from South America and I work as a doctor in the UK. I also have dyslexia. Before TTRS, I used to type slowly and inaccurately with two-fingers. Now I am faster at the computer, make fewer errors, and write more professionally. My vocabulary has noticeably expanded too. I learned new words by looking up vocabulary using the dictionary tool inside TTRS.

ADHD Reading problems

Both of my boys were diagnosed with dyslexia when they were around age seven. The elder boy also has ADHD. We started off with a program that had more animation. But we found it hard to institute a daily regime because with games it's just a bit too flexible. Especially with my eldest, he needed more structure. Then we tried Touch-type Read and Spell and it really worked!

7 Dyslexia strengths you should know about

So far, TTRS has made a big difference in her literacy and typing skills. But what my daughter and I like best about the program is it doesn't make her feel stupid. We've tried a lot of different tools, and many of them can be quite demoralizing. Not TTRS. In fact, it's the opposite. Learning to type has been a huge confidence booster for her.

Dyspraxia vs. apraxia of speech

I was looking for a keyboarding program and learned about Touch-type Read and Spell from some other homeschool families. My son is in seventh grade and already knew how to type, but I wanted to keep building on that skill. TTRS is a different approach to spelling. Through typing sets of words, it's teaching him a picture of what a word looks and sounds like.

Touch typing for dyslexics

I have a ten year-old son who has dyslexia and a daughter who is in eighth grade - she also uses Touch-type Read and Spell. My son came up to me the other day and said 'so comb has a silent b.' He's noticing it because he's hearing it, seeing it and typing it, multiple times over - and this is from only 15 minutes a day.

Orton-Gillingham reading instruction

A lot of the learning for homeschool these days is online and so my kids needed to know how to type. What I liked most about TTRS is that it caters to different learning styles. We don't have any specific learning difficulties in the family, but it really supported and bolstered my kids as they were learning how to read.

Teaching phonemic awareness

I have a ten year-old son who has dyslexia and a daughter who is in eighth grade - she also uses Touch-type Read and Spell. My son came up to me the other day and said ‘so comb has a silent b.’ He’s noticing it because he’s hearing it, seeing it and typing it, multiple times over - and this is from only 15 minutes a day.

9 Quotes about dyslexia

So far, TTRS has made a big difference in her literacy and typing skills. But what my daughter and I like best about the program is it doesn’t make her feel stupid. We’ve tried a lot of different tools, and many of them can be quite demoralizing. Not TTRS. In fact, it’s the opposite. Learning to type has been a huge confidence booster for her.

Writing in all caps

Having to write by hand made it hard for my son to get his thoughts down on paper, so we considered typing as an option. We started using Touch-type Read and Spell when my son was in Year 6 at Primary School. I used to have to help him a lot, but with the typing, he does his school work more independently, and I noticed that his spelling has improved.

Jobs for people with Down syndrome

We had looked into typing before but had been at a bit of a loss as to where to go for a course that would be easy and clear enough for Fintan to do. We began in February and we’re up to Level 7 now. There’s a big cheer that comes with the score on-screen and he gets so excited! TTRS is something he can manage on his own - he takes pride in it.

How to improve typing speed

Over the years I’ve sort of self-taught myself typing, but I really like learning with Touch-type Read and Spell and it’s made a difference for me at work already! That’s because it makes me think about what I’m typing. When I write emails I normally look up and there are about ten red lines with errors. Now it’s about half that, and that’s only from using TTRS for 3-4 weeks.

A multi-sensory approach to reading

A lot of the learning for homeschool these days is online and so my kids needed to know how to type. What I liked most about TTRS is that it caters to different learning styles. We don’t have any specific learning difficulties in the family, but it really supported and bolstered my kids as they were learning how to read.

10 Fluency strategies for struggling readers

A lot of the learning for homeschool these days is online and so my kids needed to know how to type. What I liked most about TTRS is that it caters to different learning styles. We don’t have any specific learning difficulties in the family, but it really supported and bolstered my kids as they were learning how to read.

Dyslexia reading strategies for students

I’ve found that children with dyslexia really benefit from the TTRS course, as do English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners and students with motor-skills difficulties. Following the lessons improves their concentration, confidence and spelling, and gives them invaluable typing skills they can use when handwriting is too difficult. The students are always saying to us ‘When are we going to do our touch-typing!’

Developing spelling skills

I homeschool my children who are in fourth and fifth grade. We got Touch-type Read and Spell for typing, but with the phonics support it’s benefited their spelling skills as well. They both do one lesson a day. I’ve noticed they’re more confident and that there’s been an improvement in their ability to sound out words too.

What is child-led learning?

When I told her that we weren’t going to do spelling anymore, just keyboarding, we were both relieved. She felt less stressed and I knew we wouldn’t be butting heads. The first thing I noticed was a shift from her saying “I have no idea how to spell it,” to being able to give me the first few letters. Having to physically type the words and use her body helped her remember them.

7 Activities for stroke patients

When I used to do e-mails it was a nightmare, but now, what would take me half an hour I can do in five minutes. It's been two years since I started using the Touch-type Read and Spell course. In the beginning, one or two modules might have taken me half an hour and I’d try and do that every day. These days I’m much faster and I can do up to ten modules in one sitting. TTRS has given me confidence.

3 Common reading problems for students

A lot of the learning for homeschool these days is online and so my kids needed to know how to type. What I liked most about TTRS is that it caters to different learning styles. We don’t have any specific learning difficulties in the family, but it really supported and bolstered my kids as they were learning how to read.

Volunteering to teach adults to read

My dyslexia has held me back in different ways. I could have gone for a manager’s post earlier than I did but I figured it would mean writing things down which I knew I wasn’t good at. I’m enjoying doing Touch-type Read and Spell. I got myself a wireless keyboard to use with my iPad and was even able to take the course on holiday.

Encouraging children with learning difficulties

I’ve found that children with dyslexia really benefit from the TTRS course, as do English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners and students with motor-skills difficulties. Following the lessons improves their concentration, confidence and spelling, and gives them invaluable typing skills they can use when handwriting is too difficult. The students are always saying to us ‘When are we going to do our touch-typing!’

B and d letter reversal

We’ve been using TTRS since my son was 10. We knew his spelling was below level and I had suspected the dyslexia, but it’s only recently that we’ve had a formal assessment. I wanted him to learn typing because he struggled with handwriting too and I knew that the sooner he learned to type, the better. I chose TTRS because of the literacy skills support.

5 Literacy blogs

I’ve always known I had dyslexia but for most of my life I tried to ignore it. When I was younger my school didn’t diagnose me, and it was only when I took an adult education course that the dyslexia was picked up. What I like about TTRS is that it’s easy and straightforward to use. Typing is a useful skill for me to have and because this program is typing for individuals with dyslexia, it’s going to really benefit my reading and spelling too.

Aphasia recovery time following a stroke

When I used to do e-mails it was a nightmare, but now, what would take me half an hour I can do in five minutes. It's been two years since I started using the Touch-type Read and Spell course. In the beginning, one or two modules might have taken me half an hour and I’d try and do that every day. These days I’m much faster and I can do up to ten modules in one sitting. TTRS has given me confidence.

Dysarthria vs. aphasia

When I used to do e-mails it was a nightmare, but now, what would take me half an hour I can do in five minutes. It's been two years since I started using the Touch-type Read and Spell course. In the beginning, one or two modules might have taken me half an hour and I’d try and do that every day. These days I’m much faster and I can do up to ten modules in one sitting. TTRS has given me confidence.

How to help with spelling

I homeschool my children who are in fourth and fifth grade. We got Touch-type Read and Spell for typing, but with the phonics support it’s benefited their spelling skills as well. They both do one lesson a day. I’ve noticed they’re more confident and that there’s been an improvement in their ability to sound out words too.

8 Email management tips for busy parents

I homeschool my children who are in fourth and fifth grade. We got Touch-type Read and Spell for typing, but with the phonics support it’s benefited their spelling skills as well. They both do one lesson a day. I’ve noticed they’re more confident and that there’s been an improvement in their ability to sound out words too.

How to avoid wrist pain from typing

Over the years I’ve sort of self-taught myself typing, but I really like learning with Touch-type Read and Spell and it’s made a difference for me at work already! That’s because it makes me think about what I’m typing. When I write emails I normally look up and there are about ten red lines with errors. Now it’s about half that, and that’s only from using TTRS for 3-4 weeks.

6 Dyslexia blogs for parents and teachers

We’ve been using TTRS since my son was 10. We knew his spelling was below level and I had suspected the dyslexia, but it’s only recently that we’ve had a formal assessment. I wanted him to learn typing because he struggled with handwriting too and I knew that the sooner he learned to type, the better. I chose TTRS because of the literacy skills support.

Identifying dyslexia in 3 easy steps

When I told her that we weren’t going to do spelling anymore, just keyboarding, we were both relieved. She felt less stressed and I knew we wouldn’t be butting heads. The first thing I noticed was a shift from her saying “I have no idea how to spell it,” to being able to give me the first few letters. Having to physically type the words and use her body helped her remember them.

Typing without looking and why it's so hard

Over the years I’ve sort of self-taught myself typing, but I really like learning with Touch-type Read and Spell and it’s made a difference for me at work already! That’s because it makes me think about what I’m typing. When I write emails I normally look up and there are about ten red lines with errors. Now it’s about half that, and that’s only from using TTRS for 3-4 weeks.

7 Signs of a gifted child

My son has dysgraphia which affects his ability to write things out by hand. He also struggles with sensory issues, which means he can easily get distracted. I knew I wanted him to learn typing because I didn’t want to see his creativity and ideas being hindered in any way.

Dyslexia and dysgraphia - what's the difference?

So far, TTRS has made a big difference in her literacy and typing skills. But what my daughter and I like best about the program is it doesn’t make her feel stupid. We’ve tried a lot of different tools, and many of them can be quite demoralizing. Not TTRS. In fact, it’s the opposite. Learning to type has been a huge confidence booster for her.

What's the best font for dyslexia?

I’ve found that children with dyslexia really benefit from the TTRS course, as do English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners and students with motor-skills difficulties. Following the lessons improves their concentration, confidence and spelling, and gives them invaluable typing skills they can use when handwriting is too difficult. The students are always saying to us ‘When are we going to do our touch-typing!’

My child has dyslexia

So far, TTRS has made a big difference in her literacy and typing skills. But what my daughter and I like best about the program is it doesn’t make her feel stupid. We’ve tried a lot of different tools, and many of them can be quite demoralizing. Not TTRS. In fact, it’s the opposite. Learning to type has been a huge confidence booster for her.

Does dyslexia affect speech?

I was looking for a keyboarding program and learned about Touch-type Read and Spell from some other homeschool families. My son is in seventh grade and already knew how to type, but I wanted to keep building on that skill. TTRS is a different approach to spelling. Through typing sets of words, it’s teaching him a picture of what a word looks and sounds like.

Dysgraphia in adults

For adults who struggle with literacy, it can be difficult to admit there is a problem and even harder to seek help. We were looking for typing software that would teach keyboarding and ensure our students improved their reading and spelling skills. With Touch-type Read and Spell, the adults in our program gained new skills without experiencing the embarrassment they might feel in a classroom setting.

Dyslexia at work: Strategies for working from home

I work at a children’s book publisher and I do most of my writing on the computer. Listening to the words in TTRS really helps me. I tend to struggle with vowel sounds and I’m always one letter off. TTRS is great because it helps me see these issues. I’ve also found it’s easy and convenient to work on at home and in the office. Plus, I like it and I actually look forward to doing it!

Irlen Syndrome

7 Ways to help a frustrated student

I’ve found that children with dyslexia really benefit from the TTRS course, as do English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners and students with motor-skills difficulties. Following the lessons improves their concentration, confidence and spelling, and gives them invaluable typing skills they can use when handwriting is too difficult. The students are always saying to us ‘When are we going to do our touch-typing!’

How to help a child with dyslexia at home

Recognizing an auditory processing disorder in children

My son was diagnosed with ADD, auditory processing disorder, dyslexia and dysgraphia in early elementary school. Before TTRS, he could only verbally tell me what he wanted to say. It took so much effort and time for him to write it out. Learning how to touch-type really helped push his skills ahead and he’s at grade-level now!

Signs your child is dyslexic

We've been using TTRS since my son was 10. We knew his spelling was below level and I had suspected the dyslexia, but it’s only recently that we’ve had a formal assessment. I wanted him to learn typing because he struggled with handwriting too and I knew that the sooner he learned to type, the better. I chose TTRS because of the literacy skills support.

Visual processing disorder and dyslexia

So far, TTRS has made a big difference in her literacy and typing skills. But what my daughter and I like best about the program is it doesn’t make her feel stupid. We’ve tried a lot of different tools, and many of them can be quite demoralizing. Not TTRS. In fact, it’s the opposite. Learning to type has been a huge confidence booster for her.

Computer basics for adults

Over the years I’ve sort of self-taught myself typing, but I really like learning with Touch-type Read and Spell and it’s made a difference for me at work already! That’s because it makes me think about what I’m typing. When I write emails I normally look up and there are about ten red lines with errors. Now it’s about half that, and that’s only from using TTRS for 3-4 weeks.

9 Tips for adult learners

I’ve always known I had dyslexia but for most of my life I tried to ignore it. When I was younger my school didn’t diagnose me, and it was only when I took an adult education course that the dyslexia was picked up. What I like about TTRS is that it’s easy and straightforward to use. Typing is a useful skill for me to have and because this program is typing for individuals with dyslexia, it’s going to really benefit my reading and spelling too.

What's the difference between aphasia, dysphasia and dysarthria?

When I used to do e-mails it was a nightmare, but now, what would take me half an hour I can do in five minutes. It's been two years since I started using the Touch-type Read and Spell course. In the beginning, one or two modules might have taken me half an hour and I’d try and do that every day. These days I’m much faster and I can do up to ten modules in one sitting. TTRS has given me confidence.

3 Causes of spelling difficulties

When I told her that we weren’t going to do spelling anymore, just keyboarding, we were both relieved. She felt less stressed and I knew we wouldn’t be butting heads. The first thing I noticed was a shift from her saying “I have no idea how to spell it,” to being able to give me the first few letters. Having to physically type the words and use her body helped her remember them.

6 Gifted children problems

My son has dysgraphia which affects his ability to write things out by hand. He also struggles with sensory issues, which means he can easily get distracted. I knew I wanted him to learn typing because I didn’t want to see his creativity and ideas being hindered in any way.

When learning disabilities in adults go undiagnosed

I’ve always known I had dyslexia but for most of my life I tried to ignore it. When I was younger my school didn’t diagnose me, and it was only when I took an adult education course that the dyslexia was picked up. What I like about TTRS is that it’s easy and straightforward to use. Typing is a useful skill for me to have and because this program is typing for individuals with dyslexia, it’s going to really benefit my reading and spelling too.

6 ADHD blogs

My son was diagnosed with ADD, auditory processing disorder, dyslexia and dysgraphia in early elementary school. Before TTRS, he could only verbally tell me what he wanted to say. It took so much effort and time for him to write it out. Learning how to touch-type really helped push his skills ahead and he’s at grade-level now!

Is dyslexia a disability?

I work at a children’s book publisher and I do most of my writing on the computer. Listening to the words in TTRS really helps me. I tend to struggle with vowel sounds and I’m always one letter off. TTRS is great because it helps me see these issues. I’ve also found it’s easy and convenient to work on at home and in the office. Plus, I like it and I actually look forward to doing it!