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Touch Typing for Children with Dyslexia

Help your child overcome writing challenges and express their ideas with confidence through touch typing.

All courses are delivered by qualified teachers with experience supporting children with dyslexia and other SEND needs.

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Supporting Children with Dyslexia Through Touch Typing

Touch typing offers a practical way for children with dyslexia to overcome writing challenges and focus on expressing their ideas with confidence.

Children with dyslexia often have strong ideas but can find it difficult to express them through handwriting. Spelling, letter formation and the physical effort of writing can slow them down and lead to frustration.

Touch typing offers a practical alternative—allowing children to focus on their ideas rather than the mechanics of writing, helping to build confidence, independence and a more positive learning experience.

Many children benefit from approaches like touch typing as part of broader support strategies for SEND learners.

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Why Writing Can Be Challenging for Children with Dyslexia

Children with dyslexia may experience difficulties with:

  • Spelling and word recall
  • Letter formation and sequencing
  • Slow writing speed
  • Fatigue when writing by hand

 

This can make tasks like homework, essays and exams more stressful than they need to be.

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How Touch Typing Helps Children with Dyslexia

Touch typing for dyslexia is widely recommended as it removes many of the barriers associated with handwriting. Instead of focusing on forming letters, children can type more freely, helping them to:

  • Focus on ideas rather than spelling or handwriting
  • Write more quickly and efficiently
  • Edit and correct work more easily
  • Reduce frustration and fatigue

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Mrs Caroline Neate
Mrs Caroline Neate
Parent
Such a fantastic life skill to learn and the ladies at QWERTY kids don't dissappoint, so helpful and also made both of my children feel like an individual. (One did the course are part of DOFE and was so good we booked for our older child so she too had this fantastic life skill)... both are now using their new skills for homework and for note taking in class! thank you ladies.
Jo
Jo
Parent
I can't recommend this course highly enough. Our 13 year old has always massively struggled with his written presentation and this course has provided a gateway into attainment that was previously blocked. The course leaders were quite simply phenomenal and I am a harsh critic!
Amanda
Amanda
Parent
My 14 year old son has just completed the 12 week online touch type course as part of the skills section of his Bronze DodfE award. The communication from Clare and Philippa was excellent and everything he needed was sent well in advance ready for him to start his first lesson. He was well directed during each session and always knew what he should be doing both during the lesson and for ‘homework’. His typing has improved greatly and he now has a valuable life skill and a completed section towards his DofE award. Highly recommend.
Jacqueline
Jacqueline
Parent
My 14 year old son had a wonderful experience learning to touch type with QWERTY kids. He gained a fantastic WPM score, and gained a valuable skill for his GCSEs and A level years. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the course to any teenager to gain this essential skill to help them with their exam years.
Stewart Baxter
Stewart Baxter
Parent
QWERTYkids is great: professional, reliable and with a really accessible approach to learning to touch type - an increasingly important life skill. Clare and Philippa are really responsive to any queries and questions - key to remote learning I think. My 15 year-old son thoroughly enjoyed their Flexi course which he completed for his DofE, and his typing skills have improved enormously.
Fiona
Fiona
Parent
Two of my daughters (aged 11 and 14) have spent the last six Saturday mornings online with a few of their friends doing a QWERTYkids course and they have LOVED it! The teaching is so enthusiastic and both Clare and Philippa made it so much fun for the girls. It’s such a useful life skill to have at their age too - one of them used to type like a pigeon but now she’s like Woody Woodpecker! Highly recommend the course and thank you so much.

Benefits of Touch Typing for Dyslexia

Improved Writing Speed

Typing is often faster than handwriting, helping children keep up with their thoughts

Reduced Cognitive Load

Less mental effort is spent on forming letters, freeing up focus for ideas

Greater Independence

Children rely less on support when completing written tasks

Increased Confidence

Clearer, more structured work leads to a more positive learning experience

Touch Typing Courses Suitable for Children with Dyslexia

Our courses are designed to support a wide range of learners, including children with dyslexia. Lessons are structured, supportive and delivered by experienced teachers who adapt their approach to suit each child.

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Still have questions? We’re here to help.

Every child learns differently, and we’re here to help you find the right approach. If you’re unsure which course is best, or have questions about how touch typing can support your child’s specific needs, we’re happy to help.

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Yes—many educators recommend touch typing as it reduces the challenges associated with handwriting and spelling.

Our touch typing courses for children and teens are designed for ages 9–18. Many children with dyslexia benefit from learning to type from around this age, once they are comfortable using a keyboard.

Learning touch typing at the right stage can help build confidence, improve writing speed, and support a more positive experience with schoolwork.

Yes—typing allows children to focus on ideas, structure and clarity, rather than handwriting difficulties.

For many children with dyslexia, typing can be easier than handwriting. It removes the need to form letters by hand and allows them to focus more on their ideas, helping reduce frustration and improve written work.