1. Introduction; 2. Why Information and Communications Technology?; 3. Hardware and software; 4. Where to start with ICT: portable solutions; 5. Desktop machines and software; 6. The writing process; 7. Industry standard software 1: word-processing; 8. Facilities to aid word-processing; 9. Industry standard software 2: linked specifically to the National Curriculum; ch0010 Logo and Control; 11. Other software for the dyslexic student; 12. ICT solutions for assessing/screening dyslexia; 13. Conclusion;