With Touch-type Read and Spell …
Learning is multi-sensory
Material is presented in bite-size chunks
Individuals set the pace of study
Initial focus is on accuracy vs. speed
Progress is displayed in easy-to-read charts
An online program for users of all ages and ability levels
Watch them build confidence and skill as they complete module after module and begin to type!
- Learn keyboarding in a dyslexia-friendly way
- Become a more confident speller and boost reading fluency
- Foster independence through self-directed learning
The TTRS Course teaches typing and strengthens spelling and reading ability at the same time
- Learn to type, read and spell 4,500+ English words
- Harness muscle memory in the fingers to help with spelling
- Whole word approach from the start
- Structured and supported learning
An online program for users of all ages and ability levels. TTRS is recommended by the British Dyslexia Association and takes a multi-sensory Orton-Gillingham based approach.
Getting started
- Log in from a laptop, iPad or desktop computer
- Add an avatar and choose your favorite keyboard display
- Turn on ‘show hands’ to provide guidance on finger placement
- Select a dyslexia-friendly font like Open Dyslexic
- See, hear and type English letters, words, phrases and sentences
- Keep track of scores and review your progress
- Earn badges, awards and printable certificates
Advantages of typing for individuals with dyslexia
- Typing makes it easier to produce clear and legible text
- Writing on a computer opens up access to spelling and grammar checks
- A phonics-based curriculum reinforces literacy skills
- Regular keyboarding sessions lower anxiety and build stamina
- Positive feedback boosts self-esteem and confidence for learners with a history of educational failure
