Case studies
Sheryl, Parent of an 11-year-old with dyslexia
My son does his TTRS typing lessons most weekdays. He’ll do five small modules a day. I ask him to complete three from the main course and then choose two from the subject-specific lessons in grammar, phonics, science, or maths. Since starting the program, his confidence in typing has really increased. Almost all of the homework that my son does in year 7 is online or at the computer and he can now find his way around the keyboard much faster. He is set to become the fastest typist in the family!
Maureen, Homeschooler of three children
This is my third year doing homeschooling and typing is one of the electives my kids take. We found Touch-type Read and Spell, and they’ve really taken to it. They’re at certain levels and can track their progress – which is a big part of it. It’s also not a huge time commitment for their day, so TTRS is something they can check off their list and feel good about. I like the TTRS program because I have two very different learners and it works well for both of them.
Beverly, Parent of a child with dyslexia, dyspraxia, and dysgraphia
My daughter does TTRS most days. She’ll go and do it by herself and the good thing is that even just ten minutes a day really helps. Before, it was hard for her to write and when confronted with a keyboard, her eyes would be all over the place. But now she knows what to do and the typing and reading improvements are helping her progress in other areas of the school curriculum. This is a tool that gives kids with learning difficulties the confidence and support they need!
Linda, Parent of a 13-year-old with dyslexia
As a homeschool mom, you’re always looking for options, especially when you have a child who has a learning difficulty. I found Touch-type Read and Spell because I was searching for a program that would help my daughter learn to type and improve her spelling at the same time. TTRS has made a big difference in her literacy and typing skills, but what my daughter and I like best about the program is it doesn’t make her feel stupid.
Amy, Parent of a child with dyslexia
We used the Touch-type Read and Spell course to teach my ten-year-old son typing, in order to help him with his writing. Since he learned typing, he’s more able to express himself in writing. He’s also more confident because he knows he can keep up in the classroom and do homework and other school assignments on the computer. His typing skills have improved significantly - he’s even trying coding lessons this year!
Sydney, Parent of a twice-exceptional child
I purchased the Touch-type Read and Spell program for my daughter who was having difficulty with the typing course she was using at school. She’s in a gifted program but also struggles with dyslexia and slow processing. I knew my daughter was an auditory learner and that the voice prompts in TTRS would help. TTRS makes it much easier for her to type the right letters.
Ed, Computer Science Teacher at a small private school
I use Touch-type Read and Spell in kindergarten through eighth grade alongside two other programs that teach coding and computer aided design (CAD). I like to rotate through the different applications to keep things fresh and interesting for the students. The homeroom teachers have provided very positive feedback about having students use TTRS to practice their spelling words. We really like the ability to add our own lists to the program. The students then practice typing the words and take an assessment.
Linda, Deputy Principal in an all-girls school
I’ve found Touch-type Read and Spell is a great way of teaching typing skills while also addressing literacy difficulties. I am a Special Needs teacher in a primary school working with children who are 7-11 years old. The children enjoy monitoring and observing their own progress as they develop their typing skills. They love being awarded TTRS certificates for their progress and attainment!
Sally, Teacher in a special needs program
I run a special group on Wednesdays for children from local schools. While most of the students have learning differences, we have English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners and children with motor-skills difficulties too. Those who struggle with literacy skills benefit the most from TTRS. It gives them confidence and is a learning activity they look forward to. The children are always saying ‘When are we going to do our touch-typing?’