Touch typing courses Post Reply

[Laurie]

Hello
can any one recommend a touch typing course for a child with dyslexia?
Thanks

[Stellarosas]

I am really interested in this idea ....I am training to be a teaching and so you touched a nerve!! This won't directly help you but I think you have opened a can of worms...
I use a site www.touchtyping.com that is brilliant...So in theory all you need is an adapted key board and for the Font on screen to be user compatible ...
I only found one place in Bath that offers course!!!
I have emailed this idea onto my daughter and my husband who are graphic designers, web builders ( generally techie people)
I am also going to write to admin@goodtyping and see what they can come up with....could you mail them too
This is my first time answering someone on Nappey Valley and I am not sure I should leave my details as I think this goes public...
Good luck with this .. You should be able to get this for free and online..it may be worth emailing some schools who specialise!!!

[Stellarosas]

It's me again.....www.dyslexic.com....they have some packages starting at £39 ish ......thaey look like they may be what you are looking for...Best wishes x
stella

[Beebee100]

My child used program from www.Englishtype.com which was great. Lots of motivational games as rewards and not expensive.

Alternatively you can contact Alison Townsend alison@alisontownsend.com or Naomi Martin naomicmartin@gmail.com who do holiday courses but they cost a lot of money!

Good luck,
Bodil

[Bloomers]

Hi

A friend of mine has been running these very popular classes in Fulham for some time now - I know she is very highly regarded and most importantly very kind to the children.

http://www.nmtouchtyping.co.uk/

Hope that might help...

Just seen someone else has recommended her - Naomi Martin - sorry to repeat but at least that confirms how good she is!

[brihoney]

My nephew does after school touch typing lessons at Emerson House in Hammersmith: http://www.emersonhouse.co.uk/
I think they are very happy with it, but if you want a first hand reference, let me know.

[Stellarosas]

It is is me...again....I have started aconverstion with good typing and they have been really helpful.... I am happy to forward the info you
Stellarosas@me.com
I will attempt to place the info here later today...however please get in touch and I can forward the emails to you as there is a way to adapt the typing site to your needs ....
this is my good deed for the day!!

[Stellarosas]

The email back from www.goodtyping.com I hope this works for you!!

I have understood it. This is the way it works:

1. You need the chrome browser (this is the browser google has created). If you do not have it you can google it to download
2. Install the "open dyslexic" font extension for chrome browser (provided link: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/sear ... exic?hl=en )
3. Once installed, once you visit any Internet Site, you will read it in the Open Dyslexic font

I have tried it with my computer using the chrome browser and it is working correctly. Not only for my site, but for each site on the Internet.
Once installed, you can switch on/off this extension as required (selecting menu->Tool->Extensions) to change from standard font to open dyslexic font.

Best regards,

goodtyping.com

[BusyB]

Hi
My ten year old is dyslexic and did a weekly course with Naomi Martin over the half term and I cannot recommend it highly enough. He was quite nervous about doing the course (and somewhat reluctant initially) but after the first day he couldn't wait to go back!
Naomi actually makes it fun for them to learn how to type and her teaching style is clearly very effective. It is amazing what she achieves in just one week. I shall certainly be sending my daughter back when she is old enough (you also get a 20% discount for any further courses). She is worth every penny!
Hope this was helpful.
Amber

[Family007]

Can anyone recommend a touch typing intensive summer holiday course for a (non-dyslexic) 15 year old? It would clearly be more attractive to her if there were others of her age group rather than one aimed at primary school children. Sadly she has never had touch typing taught at school and has been resistant to being sent on a course 'til now. Breaking her hand earlier this year has left her with pain and cramp when writing for prolonged periods - hence the change of heart.

[dyskidmum]

After trying various things including some of those listed here my son finally cracked touch typing with after school and holiday lessons at the Dyslexia Teaching Centre in Kensington - www.dyslexiateachingcentre.co.uk - and is now doing fantastically at school - just sat the last of 4 AS levels today and we thought it unlikely he would even get that many GCSEs until he was typing! They help with all sorts of other tuition for children with dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD etc etc.