Technology is an amazingly useful tool for assisting a child or adult with dyslexia. This video shows a wealth of options for helping dyslexic people — many of which are free — ranging from simple fonts to learning games.
For example, programs like Lexion help with phonics. The font type and computer screen color background are basic, yet important considerations for dyslexic users when using technology. Some of the apps are useful for recordings, and offer full speech support to aid with communication. There are also additional programs that can assist with providing activities to help dyslexic children learn to overcome their difficulties.
In addition to accommodations, you’ll also want to get a program started to develop the micro-skills that are weak.
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Key takeaways
- The font type and computer screen color background are basic but important considerations for dyslexic users.
- Some of the apps that are useful for recordings: PuppetPals2, IntoWords, iWriters, Swift Note, iMindmap.
- Cloud solutions can also be useful for dyslexic learners: Swiftkey, Google Keep, Google Chrome, IA Writer, Office Online, Evernote and Dropbox.
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