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 parents

How to Use AI to Help Your Child with Reading Comprehension

Discover practical, stress-free ways to use AI tools at home to build your child's vocabulary, background knowledge, and reading confidence.

12 August 2026 · 4 min read

For parents

Can AI Actually Help My Child with Reading Comprehension?

A calm, practical guide for parents looking to use technology safely to support reading at home.

11 August 2026 · 5 min read

For parents

Is Your Child Missing School Due to Reading Anxiety?

A gentle, practical guide for parents when reading struggles lead to school avoidance.

10 August 2026 · 4 min read

For educators

How to Use the Inclusive Mainstream Fund: A Guide for Leaders

A practical roadmap for school leaders to invest new funding directly into evidence-based literacy tools and team training.

9 August 2026 · 5 min read

For parents

The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act: What the New Rules Mean for Your Dyslexic Child

A calm, plain-English guide to the 2026 legislation and how it changes support for neurodivergent pupils.

8 August 2026 · 6 min read

For parents

Supporting a Dyslexic Teenager Struggling with School Attendance

A calm, practical guide for parents navigating school refusal and dyslexia-related anxiety.

7 August 2026 · 5 min read

For parents

Can AI Actually Help My Child Learn to Read? An Honest Look

We look at what the science says about using AI as a reading coach, where it helps, and where it falls short.

6 August 2026 · 4 min read

For parents

Why Even the Best Teachers Struggle to Help Struggling Readers Alone

Your child's teacher isn't ignoring them. School systems are stretched to the limit, but you can build a team to help your child thrive.

5 August 2026 · 5 min read

For educators

I Wasn't Taught How to Teach Reading: What to Do Next

A supportive guide for teachers who feel let down by their initial training, with practical steps to master structured literacy.

4 August 2026 · 5 min read

Technology & accessibility

Introducing Lexy: The Ultimate Learning App for Neurodivergent Minds

Tailored lessons, phonics tracking and progress reporting — for families, educators and specialists.

25 February 2025 · 4 min read

For educators

AI for Dyslexia: How Lexy Supports Learning in 2025

Evidence-based strategies for supporting dyslexic students — phonics, multi-sensory learning, and building the support network around them.

26 November 2024 · 3 min read