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Tips & Tricks
They might sound silly.
They won’t all work for you.
But you can pick and choose which ones you like.
These tips are not just for people with dyslexia; many people find them helpful, and most of them will save you time.
These tips don't fix the problem.
It helps you take control of dyslexia.
Writing
Grammarly
Grammarly is a helpful tool; it does better spellchecking as it can help with grammar and punctuation. Gramerly has the Built-in G-Suite option. The non-premium version works fine because it only works with spelling, so kids can still learn essential grammar and work on new skills besides proper spelling.
Writing
Use Big Font
When you start typing more and longer papers are inevitable for school, type in a large font. Often, it's pushed on kids to type in size 11 or 12, but that is just for when you turn it in. Typing in a bigger font makes it much simpler to spot mistakes; It may make writing less stressful as you are not searching for spelling mistakes like in a game where it is Waldo.
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Writing
Practice Hand Writing
Many people don't know that handwriting can be impaired with dyslexia, but that is something you can practice and get better at. When I was little, my handwriting was unreadable, but in the third grade, my teacher took the time to help me practice good handwriting. It has improved much since then. This tip might be more helpful for younger children, being able to write so that other people can read your work is a skill they will always need.
Reading
Speechify & Learning Ally
These two sites read text aloud to you—any sort of text, from textbooks to just a novel you're reading for fun. They also allow you to highlight any text and read the highlighted section aloud. It's also an excellent way to keep up your reading comprehension skills and improve your vocabulary without the pain of reading.
Reading
Extra Time When You Read
A dyslexic brain works overtime to read, so kids find that reading closer to their bedtime or when homework is all done is an easy fix. Personally, it helps me manage my time so I'm not doing my next three hours of homework nodding off after I've finished my reading.
It is also helpful to give your self more time when you read for your own time management.
Reading
Audible, or Other Audio Books
Listening to audiobooks is so helpful to dyslexics as their vocabulary and grammar will go up exponentially without being stuck only reading at their current level. It gives kids all the benefits and joys of reading without heartache, teas, and struggles.
Learning
Take Notes
English is one of my best subjects despite my dyslexia. I read a lot, and I'm expected to understand the text only by reading it once. I can only do this because when I read, I take pretty in-depth notes, such as what the text says, the point the other is making, and my opinion of the fact or how the end was made. My comprehension skills increased exponentially when I started doing this regularly in school.
These comprehension and note-taking skills you lean and use when reading will transfer to almost all your other classes.
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Writing
Time Management
When I type a report, read a few chapters in a book, or sit down for math homework, I give myself a bit more time to complete my assignments because I know school can be challenging for me at times, and it will take me longer than the other students in class. In my opinion, this helps build confidence in the sense that you don't feel left behind. It also enables you to manage your time better.