Kevin Murphy

Founder, Dyslexia.ai

Computer scientist and engineer. Dyslexic.

Kevin built Lexy because the tools he needed at school did not exist. He has been developing literacy software for dyslexic learners since 2018.

23 articles

For educators

Why School Belonging is Key to GCSE Success for Dyslexic Pupils

New DfE data links a sense of belonging to higher Key Stage 4 attainment. Here is how school leaders can build it.

24 August 2026 · 5 min read

For parents

How to Write to Your Child's School About Attendance and Reading Anxiety

A calm, step-by-step guide and email template to help you partner with your child's school when reading struggles make attendance hard.

23 August 2026 · 5 min read

For parents

The Myth of 'Loving to Read' Before You Can Decode

Why telling a struggling reader to 'just love books' backfires, and what actually helps.

22 August 2026 · 4 min read

For parents

When Reading Anxiety Leads to School Avoidance: A Guide for Parents

How to work with your child's school to ease reading stress and build a supportive attendance plan.

21 August 2026 · 5 min read

Adult dyslexia

How to Pay for College as an Adult with Dyslexia: The LLE Explained

Discover how the UK's new Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) makes retraining affordable and flexible for adult learners.

20 August 2026 · 5 min read

For educators

The Science of Reading for Older Kids: Demystifying the 'Love of Reading'

Why struggling older students need explicit decoding skills before they can find joy in books.

19 August 2026 · 4 min read

For parents

How Can I Fund Extra Help for My Dyslexic Teen?

A straightforward guide to the 16 to 19 Bursary and Tuition Funds for UK college students.

18 August 2026 · 6 min read

For parents

Supporting Your Child with Key Stage 2 Reading Without the Panic

If your child is struggling with KS2 SATs prep, here is how to lower the pressure and build real reading confidence at home.

17 August 2026 · 5 min read

For parents

How to Use Your Local Authority's 'Local Offer' for Dyslexia Support

Every UK council must publish a directory of local SEND support. Here is how to find it and use it to get help for your child.

16 August 2026 · 6 min read

For parents

Choosing a Secondary School: A Calm Guide to SEND Policies

How to look past the shiny brochures, read the official paperwork, and find a mainstream school where your child will thrive.

15 August 2026 · 6 min read

For parents

Is My Child Falling Behind in Year 1? What the Data Shows

If you are searching for the average reading level of a 5-year-old, here is what the national data actually says.

14 August 2026 · 5 min read

For parents

My Teenager is Struggling to Attend School: Understanding the Data

When reading difficulties lead to school avoidance, it is a sign of anxiety, not bad behavior. Here is how to understand the patterns and work with your school.

13 August 2026 · 5 min read