Typing and literacy support for students with dyspraxia

A program to help children and young-adults with motor coordination difficulties learn touch-typing skills, while strengthening reading and spelling

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My son started using the Touch-type Read and Spell course with a tutor about two years ago. Shane has dyspraxia which causes his hands to hurt when he writes. We never thought he’d be able to do five modules a day, but then he had a lightbulb moment when it just started working for him - he got praise, and could see good scores. He finally felt that ‘I can do this,’ feeling! Shane now brings his laptop to school and uses it when there are writing assignments. In addition to his typing skills, we’ve seen a positive impact on his spelling as well.

Parent of a child with dyspraxia

What are the advantages of typing for children with dyspraxia?

They can...

Produce clear, legible text
Typing is often easier than handwriting and helps create readable and formatted text for classroom notes and homework assignments.
Access spelling and grammar tools
Using a computer for writing enables spelling and grammar checks, supporting learners in making revisions and writing in drafts.
Strengthen literacy with phonics-based learning
A phonics-based curriculum enhances decoding and spelling skills, offering a structured approach to literacy development.
Reduce anxiety and build stamina
Regular typing practice lowers anxiety, builds stamina, and helps individuals with motor coordination difficulties gain confidence.
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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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 supportive way
TTRS helps students with motor coordination difficulties learn to type at their own pace.
Boost spelling and improve reading fluency
Enhance spelling skills and reading fluency through a structured, supportive approach.
Build independence through self-directed learning
Encourage students to work at the computer independently and write with greater fluency.

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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Carrie, Parent of a child with dyslexia and dyspraxia

I was looking for something to help a child who learns best with visual support, and this program was recommended to me. Having the hand and finger guide on the screen showing which keys to press, really worked for my son. TTRS was easy for him to navigate and he could go at his own pace. I also liked that he could do one module in ten to fifteen minutes. It made it easy to fit in regular practice sessions.

A typing program my son has really taken to

We decided to use Touch-type Read and Spell to help my son, who struggles with handwriting and spelling. My son has stuck with TTRS! He likes the short lessons and that he can do 15 minutes a day which isn't too daunting.

Ele, parent

Ireland