For many dyslexic learners, writing by hand can be challenging. Although it is good to build handwriting skills as far as possible, handwriting itself can prove a barrier to learning.
Many learners who find handwriting difficult find that touch typing is a practical alternative. Touch typing is now a skill that is valuable to almost anyone in education or the modern workplace.
It is worth considering a touch typing programme which will help to develop good touch typing technique as early as possible in a young person's education.
A free resource that is a fun way to learn touch typing for KS1 children. Each stage builds on previous lessons, introducing new letters when ready. At the end of each level typing speed is tested.
Keyboarding Without Tears prepares students in more than just typing. They learn the rules of the online world, developing flexible skills and confidence to help them succeed. This developmentally appropriate, online, game-based curriculum helps students learn typing, general computer readiness, online test prep. (You will need to request a quote from the company)