# Touch-type Read and Spell (TTRS): Multi-sensory Typing Course for Reading and Spelling > Touch-type Read and Spell (TTRS) is an award-winning, multi-sensory online typing course that teaches touch-typing alongside reading and spelling. Built on the Orton-Gillingham approach to structured literacy, TTRS combines phonics, repetition, and on-screen finger guidance to develop typing, reading, and spelling skills together. The program is designed for children aged 7+, teenagers, and adults, and is used by families, homeschoolers, schools, tutors, libraries, and businesses worldwide. TTRS supports learners with dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyspraxia, ADHD, autism, Down syndrome, and stroke recovery, as well as anyone working to improve reading or spelling. ## Homepage - [Touch-type Read and Spell (TTRS)](https://www.readandspell.com/): Award-winning, multi-sensory typing course that teaches touch-typing, reading, and spelling in one program. Built on Orton-Gillingham principles with 24 levels, 31 modules per level, dictation modules, immediate feedback, and student plus admin accounts. ## Solutions - [Families](https://www.readandspell.com/families): TTRS for individual learners and families at home, suitable for kids, teens, and adults sharing one subscription. - [Homeschoolers](https://www.readandspell.com/homeschoolers): Touch-typing, reading, and spelling as part of a homeschool curriculum, with progress dashboards for parent admins. - [Schools and tutors](https://www.readandspell.com/schools-and-tutors): Whole-school and tutor deployments with student management, reporting, and SEN/learning support use cases. - [Adults](https://www.readandspell.com/adults): Building literacy skills and confidence at the computer for adult learners, returners to education, and workplace upskilling. - [Libraries](https://www.readandspell.com/libraries): Community literacy service for public and academic libraries to offer touch-typing and literacy support to patrons. - [Business](https://www.readandspell.com/business): Workplace literacy and keyboarding training for employees who need stronger written communication skills. ## Use Cases — Learning Differences and Literacy Needs - [Dyslexia](https://www.readandspell.com/dyslexia): How TTRS supports learners with dyslexia through structured phonics, multi-sensory input, and motor-memory typing. - [Dysgraphia](https://www.readandspell.com/dysgraphia): Typing as an alternative to handwriting for learners with dysgraphia, reducing physical and cognitive strain on written output. - [Dyspraxia](https://www.readandspell.com/dyspraxia): Touch-typing for learners with dyspraxia and coordination challenges using repetition and on-screen finger guides. - [ADD/ADHD](https://www.readandspell.com/adhd): Modular, short-session design and immediate feedback that suits learners with attention and focus difficulties. - [Autism (ASD)](https://www.readandspell.com/autism): Predictable, low-distraction typing modules with sensory consistency for learners on the autism spectrum. - [Down syndrome](https://www.readandspell.com/down-syndrome): Multi-sensory literacy support for learners with Down syndrome, with pacing that matches individual ability. - [Stroke recovery](https://www.readandspell.com/stroke-recovery): Rebuilding literacy and keyboard skills after stroke and aphasia, used in home rehab and clinical settings. - [Struggle with reading](https://www.readandspell.com/struggle-with-reading): Reading help for children and adults who find decoding, fluency, or comprehension difficult. - [Struggle with spelling](https://www.readandspell.com/struggle-with-spelling): Spelling help via sound-letter mapping, dictation modules, and finger-memory of word patterns. ## The TTRS Method and Features - [The TTRS Method](https://www.readandspell.com/ttrs-method): The multi-sensory, Orton-Gillingham-based approach behind TTRS, covering modular design, phonics, repetition, and dictation modules. - [TTRS Subjects](https://www.readandspell.com/ttrs-subjects): Typing modules covering English, mathematics, science, geography, and other school subjects, plus a custom subject creator for spelling lists. - [Take a quiz](https://www.readandspell.com/quiz): Short interactive quiz to check whether an Orton-Gillingham typing approach is right for a specific learner. - [Free trial](https://www.readandspell.com/free-trial): Sign up for a free trial of TTRS to explore the course before subscribing. - [ESA (Education Savings Account)](https://www.readandspell.com/esa): Information on using ESA funds and education savings accounts to pay for TTRS in the US. ## Pricing - [Pricing](https://www.readandspell.com/pricing): Subscription tiers and plans for families, schools, tutors, libraries, and businesses, with details on student account limits and admin features. ## Scholarships and Affiliate Program - [Scholarships](https://www.readandspell.com/scholarships): Free and subsidised TTRS access for charitable groups, schools, and individuals worldwide who could not otherwise afford the program. - [St Peters, Gambia, West Africa scholarship](https://www.readandspell.com/scholarships/st-peters-gambia-west-africa): Story of a TTRS scholarship placement at St Peters in The Gambia, West Africa. - [Home educating a child with dysgraphia scholarship](https://www.readandspell.com/scholarships/home-educating-a-child-with-dysgraphia): Scholarship case supporting a homeschooling parent of a child with dysgraphia. - [The Ayden Rae Foundation scholarship](https://www.readandspell.com/scholarships/the-ayden-rae-foundation): TTRS scholarship partnership with The Ayden Rae Foundation. - [Affiliate program](https://www.readandspell.com/affiliate-program): Earn referral commission by sharing TTRS with educators, parents, and learning communities. ## TTRS Tutors Directory - [Find a TTRS Tutor](https://www.readandspell.com/ttrs-tutors): Directory of independent tutors recommended by TTRS who deliver the program one-to-one in the UK, Ireland, US, and Australia, with profiles covering specialism, location, and contact details. ## Case Studies — Selected Stories - [Down syndrome typing course](https://www.readandspell.com/case-studies/down-syndrome-typing-course): How a learner with Down syndrome used TTRS to build typing and literacy skills. - [TTRS Down syndrome case study](https://www.readandspell.com/case-studies/ttrs-down-syndrome-case-study): Long-form case study following a child with Down syndrome through the TTRS program. - [Adult with severe dyslexia](https://www.readandspell.com/case-studies/adult-with-severe-dyslexia): Adult learner with severe dyslexia rebuilding reading and spelling confidence through touch-typing. - [Retired engineer with dyslexia learning to type](https://www.readandspell.com/case-studies/retired-engineer-dyslexia-learning-to-type): Later-life learner with dyslexia taking up touch-typing through TTRS. - [Adult learner, teacher, parent with dyslexia](https://www.readandspell.com/case-studies/adult-learner-teacher-parent-with-dyslexia): Educator with dyslexia using TTRS for herself, her students, and her child. - [My son has dysgraphia — typing helped](https://www.readandspell.com/case-studies/my-son-has-dysgraphia-typing-helped): Parent account of a child with dysgraphia using TTRS as a writing alternative. - [Gifted child with dysgraphia](https://www.readandspell.com/case-studies/gifted-child-with-dysgraphia): Intellectually gifted learner whose written output was held back by dysgraphia. - [Typing course for students with dyspraxia](https://www.readandspell.com/case-studies/typing-course-for-students-with-dyspraxia): How TTRS works for learners with dyspraxia and motor coordination challenges. - [Autism typing programs](https://www.readandspell.com/case-studies/autism-typing-programs): Family experience using TTRS with a child on the autism spectrum. - [Dyslexia, dysgraphia, apraxia of speech](https://www.readandspell.com/case-studies/dyslexia-dysgraphia-apraxia-of-speech): Learner with multiple co-occurring conditions making progress through TTRS. - [California Charter School Alliance](https://www.readandspell.com/case-studies/california-charter-school-alliance): School-wide TTRS deployment across a California charter school network. - [TTRS teacher in a rural school](https://www.readandspell.com/case-studies/ttrs-teacher-rural-school): Teacher in a small rural Alaska school using TTRS across multi-age classes. - [Independent study charter school](https://www.readandspell.com/case-studies/independent-study-charter-school): Independent study charter school using TTRS as a typing and literacy resource. - [Homeschool typing program](https://www.readandspell.com/case-studies/homeschool-typing-program): Homeschool family running TTRS as their typing curriculum. - [Dyslexia association typing program for adults](https://www.readandspell.com/case-studies/dyslexia-association-typing-program-adults): National dyslexia association deploying TTRS for its adult members. - [Adult education courses keyboarding](https://www.readandspell.com/case-studies/adult-education-courses-keyboarding): Adult education provider using TTRS to teach keyboarding to returning learners. - [English language learner with dyslexia](https://www.readandspell.com/case-studies/english-language-learner-dyslexia): How TTRS supports English language learners who also have dyslexia. - [ESOL students learning tool](https://www.readandspell.com/case-studies/esol-students-learning-tool): TTRS as a literacy tool for ESOL classrooms. - [Typing program for special needs students](https://www.readandspell.com/case-studies/typing-program-for-special-needs-students): TTRS used in a special needs classroom setting. - [Typing skills and literacy difficulties](https://www.readandspell.com/case-studies/typing-skills-and-literacy-difficulties): How learning to type can rebuild reading and spelling for learners with literacy difficulties. ## Resources - [Articles](https://www.readandspell.com/articles): Full article library covering dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyspraxia, ADHD, autism, Down syndrome, stroke recovery, touch-typing, reading, spelling, and study skills. - [Research articles](https://www.readandspell.com/research-articles): Peer-reviewed and applied research papers on the TTRS method and the role of touch-typing in literacy development. - [Free eBooks](https://www.readandspell.com/ebooks): Downloadable eBooks for parents, teachers, and tutors on supporting learners with literacy and learning differences. - [Case studies hub](https://www.readandspell.com/case-studies): Full library of TTRS case studies and testimonials from learners, parents, teachers, and tutors. - [Press and news coverage](https://www.readandspell.com/press): TTRS press kit and media coverage from BBC, Forbes, TES, Irish Examiner, and other outlets. - [Honor roll](https://www.readandspell.com/honor-roll): Featured TTRS learners recognised for achievement and progress on the course. ## Featured Articles ### Dyslexia - [Different types of dyslexia](https://www.readandspell.com/articles/different-types-of-dyslexia): Phonological, surface, rapid naming, and double-deficit dyslexia explained. - [Signs your child is dyslexic](https://www.readandspell.com/articles/signs-your-child-is-dyslexic): Early warning signs and red flags for dyslexia in children. - [Am I dyslexic?](https://www.readandspell.com/articles/am-i-dyslexic): Adult-facing checklist of dyslexia indicators and what to do next. - [Test for dyslexia](https://www.readandspell.com/articles/test-for-dyslexia): Overview of formal and informal dyslexia assessments and screening tools. - [Adult dyslexia](https://www.readandspell.com/articles/adult-dyslexia): How dyslexia shows up in adulthood and strategies for work and study. - [Best font for dyslexia](https://www.readandspell.com/articles/best-font-for-dyslexia): Dyslexia-friendly typefaces and the evidence behind them. - [Dyslexia reading strategies](https://www.readandspell.com/articles/dyslexia-reading-strategies): Practical reading techniques for learners with dyslexia. - [Accommodations for students with dyslexia](https://www.readandspell.com/articles/accommodations-for-students-with-dyslexia): Classroom and exam accommodations that work for dyslexic students. - [Famous people with dyslexia](https://www.readandspell.com/articles/famous-people-with-dyslexia): Public figures who have spoken about living and working with dyslexia. - [Dyslexia strengths](https://www.readandspell.com/articles/dyslexia-strengths): Cognitive and creative strengths often associated with dyslexia. - [Touch typing for dyslexics](https://www.readandspell.com/articles/touch-typing-for-dyslexics): Why touch-typing supports reading and spelling for learners with dyslexia. ### Dysgraphia and Dyspraxia - [Dysgraphia symptoms in children](https://www.readandspell.com/articles/dysgraphia-symptoms-in-children): How dysgraphia presents in school-age children and what to look for. - [Dysgraphia in adults](https://www.readandspell.com/articles/dysgraphia-in-adults): How dysgraphia affects adults at work and in daily life. - [Strategies for dysgraphia](https://www.readandspell.com/articles/strategies-for-dysgraphia): Classroom and home strategies for learners with dysgraphia. - [Dyspraxia in adults](https://www.readandspell.com/articles/dyspraxia-in-adults): Adult dyspraxia signs, daily impacts, and coping strategies. - [Difference between dyslexia and dyspraxia](https://www.readandspell.com/articles/difference-between-dyslexia-and-dyspraxia): How dyslexia and dyspraxia differ and where they overlap. ### ADHD and Autism - [Strategies for students with ADHD](https://www.readandspell.com/articles/strategies-for-students-with-adhd): Classroom and study strategies for learners with ADHD. - [ADHD reading problems](https://www.readandspell.com/articles/adhd-reading-problems): How attention difficulties affect reading comprehension and fluency. - [Strategies for students with autism](https://www.readandspell.com/articles/strategies-for-students-with-autism): Teaching approaches and accommodations for learners on the autism spectrum. - [Autism and reading comprehension](https://www.readandspell.com/articles/autism-and-reading-comprehension): Reading comprehension challenges and supports for autistic learners. ### Down Syndrome - [Teaching children with Down syndrome to read](https://www.readandspell.com/articles/teaching-children-with-down-syndrome-to-read): Reading instruction approaches for learners with Down syndrome. - [Modifications for students with Down syndrome](https://www.readandspell.com/articles/modifications-for-students-with-down-syndrome): Curriculum and classroom modifications that support learners with Down syndrome. - [Jobs for people with Down syndrome](https://www.readandspell.com/articles/jobs-for-people-with-down-syndrome): Employment pathways and workplace inclusion for adults with Down syndrome. ### Stroke Recovery and Aphasia - [Regaining speech after a stroke](https://www.readandspell.com/articles/regaining-speech-after-a-stroke): Speech recovery approaches and timelines after stroke. - [Activities for stroke patients](https://www.readandspell.com/articles/activities-for-stroke-patients): Cognitive and physical activities that support stroke rehab at home. - [Aphasia recovery time](https://www.readandspell.com/articles/aphasia-recovery-time): Expected recovery timelines for aphasia and influencing factors. - [Communicating with stroke patients](https://www.readandspell.com/articles/communicating-with-stroke-patients): Practical communication strategies for family and caregivers. ### Touch-typing and Keyboarding - [Touch typing method](https://www.readandspell.com/articles/touch-typing-method): What touch-typing is and how the method works. - [How to touch type](https://www.readandspell.com/articles/how-to-touch-type): Step-by-step guide to learning touch-typing without looking at the keyboard. - [How to teach typing](https://www.readandspell.com/articles/how-to-teach-typing): Approaches for parents and teachers introducing typing to children. - [Teaching kids to type](https://www.readandspell.com/articles/teaching-kids-to-type): Age-appropriate techniques and tools for teaching children to type. - [Finger placement for typing](https://www.readandspell.com/articles/finger-placement-for-typing): Correct home-row finger placement and key zones. - [Touch typing benefits](https://www.readandspell.com/articles/touch-typing-benefits): Cognitive, academic, and career benefits of learning to touch-type. - [How to improve typing speed](https://www.readandspell.com/articles/how-to-improve-typing-speed): Drills and techniques to type faster and more accurately. - [Why is keyboarding important](https://www.readandspell.com/articles/why-is-keyboarding-important): The role of keyboarding in modern education and work. ### Reading and Spelling Instruction - [Methods for teaching reading](https://www.readandspell.com/articles/methods-for-teaching-reading): Overview of phonics, whole language, and balanced approaches. - [Orton-Gillingham reading instruction](https://www.readandspell.com/articles/orton-gillingham-reading-instruction): The Orton-Gillingham approach explained and how it is delivered. - [Multi-sensory approach to reading](https://www.readandspell.com/articles/multi-sensory-approach-to-reading): Why multi-sensory instruction works for struggling readers. - [Teaching phonemic awareness](https://www.readandspell.com/articles/teaching-phonemic-awareness): Phonemic awareness activities and progression for early readers. - [6 early literacy skills](https://www.readandspell.com/articles/6-early-literacy-skills): The six core early literacy skills children need before formal reading. - [Teaching sight words](https://www.readandspell.com/articles/teaching-sight-words): How to teach high-frequency sight words effectively. - [Spelling strategies for dyslexia](https://www.readandspell.com/articles/spelling-strategies-for-dyslexia): Spelling techniques tailored for learners with dyslexia. - [How to improve spelling](https://www.readandspell.com/articles/how-to-improve-spelling): General spelling improvement strategies for children and adults. - [Learning to spell for adults](https://www.readandspell.com/articles/learning-to-spell-for-adults): Spelling improvement for adult learners. - [Teaching adults to read](https://www.readandspell.com/articles/teaching-adults-to-read): Adult literacy instruction approaches. - [Teaching literacy skills to adults](https://www.readandspell.com/articles/teaching-literacy-skills-to-adults): Practical literacy teaching for adult basic education settings. ### Learning Difficulties — General - [Types of learning difficulties](https://www.readandspell.com/articles/types-of-learning-difficulties): Overview of major specific learning difficulties and how they differ. - [Learning disabilities in adults](https://www.readandspell.com/articles/learning-disabilities-in-adults): How learning disabilities present in adulthood. - [Children with learning difficulties](https://www.readandspell.com/articles/children-with-learning-difficulties): Identification and support strategies for children with learning difficulties. - [Auditory processing disorder in children](https://www.readandspell.com/articles/auditory-processing-disorder-children): Symptoms, assessment, and support for auditory processing disorder. - [Visual processing disorders](https://www.readandspell.com/articles/visual-processing-disorders): Visual processing difficulties and their impact on learning. - [What is processing speed](https://www.readandspell.com/articles/what-is-processing-speed): Processing speed in learning and how it affects performance. - [Learning disabilities and self-esteem](https://www.readandspell.com/articles/learning-disabilities-and-self-esteem): Emotional impact of learning differences and supporting self-esteem. ## Editorial and Authors - [Meredith Cicerchia](https://www.readandspell.com/authors/meredith-cicerchia): TTRS writer profile covering literacy, language learning, and learning differences. - [Chris Freeman](https://www.readandspell.com/authors/chris-freeman): TTRS contributor focused on touch-typing pedagogy and learning support. - [Kathy Forsyth and Kate Power](https://www.readandspell.com/authors/kathy-forsyth-and-kate-power): Guest authors writing on dyslexia and family experience. - [Cigdem Knebel](https://www.readandspell.com/authors/cigdem-knebel): Author profile covering reading instruction and decodable books. - [Liz Day](https://www.readandspell.com/authors/liz-day): TTRS contributor on literacy and learning support. - [David Hayter](https://www.readandspell.com/authors/david-hayter): TTRS contributor on education and learning differences. - [Ethan Miller](https://www.readandspell.com/authors/ethan-miller): TTRS contributor on technology and learning. ## Company - [About TTRS](https://www.readandspell.com/about): Origin and mission of Touch-type Read and Spell, the team behind the program, and its 30+ year history of supporting literacy through touch-typing. ## Policies - [Terms of Use](https://www.readandspell.com/legal/terms-of-use) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.readandspell.com/legal/privacy-policy) - [Refund Policy](https://www.readandspell.com/legal/refund-policy) - [Data Processing Addendum](https://www.readandspell.com/legal/data-processing-addendum) ## Contact - [Contact us](https://www.readandspell.com/contact-details): Support email support@readandspell.com, schools enquiries schools@readandspell.com, support guide at help.ttrsonline.com. Postal address: Touch-type Read and Spell (TTRS) Ltd, Chislehurst Business Centre, 1 Bromley Lane, Chislehurst, Kent, BR7 6LH, United Kingdom. ## Sitemap - [XML Sitemap](https://www.readandspell.com/sitemap.xml)