Touch-type Read and Spell (ttrs)
TTRS is a multi-sensory computer learning course for those with dyslexia, reading, writing and spelling difficulties, and other learning differences.
TTRS aims to develop literacy skills, confidence, self-esteem and motivation and uses word lists based on the text book Alpha to Omega.
Multi-Sensory
TTRS is a unique multi-sensory (seeing, hearing, speaking, touching) computer-aided learning course for people with spelling, reading or writing difficulties.
Based on extracts from the word list in the text book Alpha to Omega.***
***Alpha to Omega by Dr. Beve Hornsby,Frula Shear and Julie Pool available from Heinemann Press
For Adults and Children
TTRS contains over 4000 spoken words delivered in carefully structured modules including UK and US dialects.
TTRS is delivered around the world, helping thousands of students since 1992
Seeing
A series of twenty four courses, each with thirty modules based on Alpha to Omega. Clearly presented and built up from single words to punctuated sentences.Hearing
Each course has a miniumum of six dictation modules based on preceding exercises to practise and reinforce learnt skills. These are typed by the student with feedback from the computer to reinforce learning.Touching
A kinaesthetic approach (a sensation of movement) is perceived by the student: “When I want to spell a word I just think where my fingers would go - it’s like talking with my fingers.”Touch-type Read and Spell (ttrs)
ttrs is a computer based course for children and adults who have spelling and reading difficulties, dyslexia and other learning differences.
Now in its 20th year, ttrs has helped thousands of students to read and spell. The course is currently used in hundreds of schools, homes and organisations in Great Britain, Ireland, United States, Australia, New Zealand and elsewhere.
ttrs aims to promote learning by a multi-sensory approach:
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A systematic programme of seeing, listening, speaking and typing
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Seeing the words written on the screen as they are typed out
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Hearing the words pronounced as they are typed
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Student and computer are interactive allowing for immediate self correction of errors and feedback of results
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The structured ttrs course is finely graded in modules and levels building up from words to sentences
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With each successful module completed the student is encouraged to progress further
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Students develop their own learning speed, lessoning peer group pressure
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ttrs gives focus and support for a positive learning experience
Recent testimonials / News Articles
"TTRS proves a hit with Dyslexia Kids"(23rd April 2012) New Zealand | See Article here
"The (TTRS) course really helped me. It’s been a lot easier in class, and it makes me a lot more confident in terms of spelling. I don’t have to ask people how to do things anymore"(April 2012) | Kahlia, New Zealand See Article here
"We highly recommend TTRS to all parents who have Dyslexic kids"(February 2012) Tettey K, Parent, Ghana, West Africa"The TTRS class in Greenwich seems to be flourishing... Thanks to your course, there are children with a visual impairment who have typed their way through university..so thank you!"(February 2012) Jean Cavanagh, Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, England.
"I am so grateful to have been involved with TTRS it has enriched my life by just being involved with the Program"
(February 2012) Gwenda Maynard, Australia
"I cannot believe the difference this programme has made to my son's life..His self esteem is greater than it has been for the past two years and his happiness is portrayed by a smile at his own achievement....All of these improvements I put down to this Programme (TTRS)"Catherine O'Sullivan-McGrath, at TTRS, Tallaght Library Dublin, Ireland(Full article here)
"TTRS is a very good system, and I would certainly recommend it to anybody...I am 77 years old and can't believe how bad I was at reading and how good I am now. I have read an excess of 70 books since learning to touch-type read and spell recently"Brian Playford, Adult TTRS Home User, England(Full article here)
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