Learning to type with dyslexia, dysgraphia, or other learning disabilities can be a struggle - and it can be so frustrating when typing seems like it should be an easy solution for those who struggle with holding and using a pencil or pen. After trying at least six (free and paid) typing programs for my own son, I am honored to be an ambassador for Touch Type Read Spell (TTRS). In my opinion, this is the best typing program available, not just for those with dyslexia but for anyone. 

TTRS focuses on accuracy not speed. Timed typing programs can be highly frustrating for kids who need a little more time to process (or who are prone to having meltdowns when their skills don't yet meet their expectations). Speed may come with time, but what's important is learning to type - and TTRS does a great job teaching that. Words are displayed on the screen and also read aloud, which is helpful for struggling readers. Parents or teachers can add words - for example, a child's name or sight words they are learning - to be mixed in for practice. There is help with fingering, and for most kids minimal supervision is needed. The program follows an Orton-Gillingham based progression beginning with typing vowels and moving on to groups of words with similar sound patterns. My own son has been making good progress using TTRS where he made little to no progress using other programs.

For anyone interested, I am proud to offer a 10% discount using the code CAMANDA, which will save you a little under $20 off an annual subscription. TTRS is also offering a great summer special, with 2 free months if you purchase an annual subscription this June or July. You can learn more about their typing program at www.readandspell.com.

Fair disclosure: I do receive a commission for new subscribers signing up with the discount code provided. I would happily recommend them even if that were not the case.