Student Success - Study Skills for Students with Dyslexia - Support for Specific Learning Differences (SpLDs)

Sep 12, 2026

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Digital-download companion material supports students with dyslexia and other Specific Learning Differences (SpLDs) by providing the full book text in Microsoft Word for text-to-speech access, background and font customisation, and easier reading. It also includes student planners and essay/assignment templates in editable Word and Excel formats, plus chapter resource links and notes for applying strategies. The introduction and early chapters focus on organisation, managing study in college or university, workload planning, wellbeing, and assistive technology to help learners keep up with assignments and exams while maintaining motivation.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryPaper Templates

FormatPDF

Pages19

Reading Time7 min

AccessFree to download

About the Digital-Download

Customising the book

Managing Your Study

Studying at college or university

Organisation

Main features of university study

3rd Edition STUDENT SUCCESS Study Skills for Students with Dyslexia Support for Specific Learning Differences (SpLDs) Sandra Hargreaves & Jamie Crabb About the Digital-Download A Digital-Download accompanies the book, and it contains: • The whole text of the book in Microsoft Word format. This has been done to make the book as accessible as possible for students with Dyslexia and other Specific Learning Differences (SpLDs) . This allows you to: { have the text of the book read out to you using text-to-speech software (see chapter 5) { change the colour of the background (see below – ’Customising the book’), font style and size. • Access student planners, essay templates and like materials supplied as Word, Excel files, etc. so that you can copy and edit them. Throughout the book, you will see this Digital-Download icon used and the name of theresource. This indicates that there is electronic material available on the accompanying Digital-Download for that chapter or you may be directed to another chapter folder. For example you may wish to use a note making strategy template such as the Two Column (Cornell) method whilst reading to capture useful strategies and tips. To do so you will need to go to the Digital Download resources for Chapter 4. The Digital-Download resources will also be listed at the end of each chapter, along with any web links used in the chapter as they are at the end of this Introduction. Customising the book It is recognised that some students with dyslexia and other SpLDs often find it hard to read black text on a white background due to visual stress (see chapter 5) and fatigue. You can change the background colour of the text in this book, if it doesn’t suit you, by using a coloured overlay, or if you are reading this in the Digital-Download in Microsoft Word by changing the background colour or using screen tinting software. Explore different colours to see which suits you – this simple strategy can often help with reading difficulties and managing fatigue. 1 Managing Your Study Jamie Crabb, Jane Davis and Sandra Hargreaves Developmental objectives This chapter: • explains the importance of developing organisational skills • outlines the overall structure of university life including the main things you have to consider • suggests developing a mindful approach to study to support wellbeing and motivation • outlines ways of planning your workload so that you can complete assignments on time and still enjoy some leisure and exercise • introduces useful assistive technology and software to help with organization • provides examples and templates of weekly timetables,‘To-do’ lists and other useful resources (Digital-Download) . Studying at college or university Studying at college or university can be an exciting and inspiring time. There is greater opportunity to explore subjects and social activities that reflect your individual strengths and interests, or reflect a future career choice. When choosing a university or college course it is important that the subject area inspires your interest, and the teaching and assessment methods reflect your thinking and learning styles (see Chapter 2) . Managing Your Study Furthermore, many colleges and universities offer a range of social activities, groups and societies organised by the student union. Make the most of these opportunities to develop new friendships, interests and access support or interest groups. You can find information about your student union through your university or college website, the National Union of Students (NUS) [website: www.nus.org.uk/ or](website: www.nus.org.uk/ or) by visiting your student union office. In addition, making contact with student services at the beginning of your studies can ensure you are aware of the support and reasonable adjustments available (see Introduction) . Choosing a subject area that reflects your genuine interests and strengths, engaging in w

FAQs

What does the accompanying digital download include?

It provides the complete book text in Microsoft Word, plus editable student planners and essay templates and other resources supplied as Word/Excel files.

How can students customise the book for easier reading?

Students can change the background colour, font style and size in Microsoft Word or use screen tinting/coloured overlays to reduce visual stress and fatigue.

Why is organisation important for study at college or university?

Organisation affects whether students can keep up with commitments, manage workload, and avoid falling behind that may lead to module failures or resits.

Sep 12, 2026

Upload by Jasmine