Typing and literacy support for students with ADHD

A program to help children and young-adults with attention difficulties (ADD/ADHD) learn touch-typing skills, while strengthening reading and spelling

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A program that truly works for my children

The most noticeable improvement has been in spelling for my youngest child, who has ADHD. He previously struggled with vowel sounds but can now distinguish them with ease. This growth has translated into greater confidence in his writing, and he has even begun “publishing” a series of comics written entirely in his own hand. I am beyond pleased with this program and the progress it has helped my children achieve.

Michelle, Parent of a child with ADHD

What are the advantages of typing for children with ADD and ADHD?

They can...

Produce clear, legible text
Typing creates readable and formatted text, helping individuals with ADD/ADHD avoid the stigma of messy handwriting.
Access spelling and grammar tools
Using a computer for writing enables spelling and grammar checks. Plus, revisions can be made without crossing out text.
Strengthen literacy with phonics-based learning
A phonics-based curriculum enhances decoding and spelling skills, offering a structured approach to literacy development.
Reduce anxiety, increase focus, and build stamina
Regular typing practice lowers anxiety, builds stamina, and helps individuals with attention difficulties focus and gain confidence in their learning.
Boost self-esteem and confidence
Positive feedback from typing activities can significantly improve self-esteem and motivation, especially for those with a history of educational challenges.

Typing lesson with on-screen keyboard and hand guidance

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Touch-typing, reading and spelling support for students

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Touch-typing as part of a homeschool curriculum

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TTRS is designed for learners of every age and ability level

Build more confidence and enhance your typing skills with each completed module

Learn keyboarding in a distraction-free way
TTRS is designed to support learners with attention difficulties, improving accuracy in writing and helping to increase focus while working on the computer.
Boost spelling and improve reading fluency
Enhance spelling skills and reading fluency through a structured, supportive approach.
Build independence through self-directed learning
Encourage learners to progress at their own pace, building independence and confidence.

Student progress and score after completing a typing module

Typing lesson with on-screen keyboard and word practice

The TTRS platform offers typing, spelling, reading and writing support in one course

Learn 4,500+ words
Master over 4,500 English words, building typing, reading, and spelling skills together.
Improve spelling with muscle memory
Develop muscle memory in the fingers to help with spelling.
Whole word approach from the start
Type whole words from Day 1 – no confusing letter combinations
Structured, supported learning
Enjoy a step-by-step, supportive learning experience designed for success.

With Touch-type Read and Spell…

Typing, spelling, reading and writing support are bundled into one solution

Material is presented in bite-size chunks

Learning is multi-sensory

The initial focus is on accuracy vs. speed

Progress is displayed in easy-to-read charts and reports

Confidence and self-esteem develop

Over 30 years of expertise

TTRS provides a high-quality, phonics and spelling-based, online typing course that teaches touch-typing at the same time as developing the power of literacy.

Based on extensive research

Our course teaches typing skills in a unique, multi-sensory way by following a structured literacy curriculum. Core content is based on the work of Orton and Gillingham.

Transform your struggles into success

TTRS empowers both kids and adults to build confidence and improve typing, reading, writing and spelling skills

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Testimonials and reviews

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Suzanne, Homeschooler of a child with ADD and dyslexia

My son was diagnosed with ADD, auditory processing disorder, dyslexia and dysgraphia in early elementary school. I signed up for a trial of TTRS and discovered he really liked the program and that it was helping him bring things together in terms of his reading, spelling and typing. The course also made a difference for his note-taking skills, mainly thanks to the dictation exercises where you listen to words and type them out at the same time.

They can work at their own pace

I like that the lessons are short and engaging. Kids with ADD/ADHD are able to work through the program easily. I love that they can work at their own speed, too.

Homeschooler

Kathryn, Parent of two children with dyslexia

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 typing program that had more animation and games. 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 and organisation. Then we tried Touch-type Read and Spell and it really worked!

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