Smartphones are an amazing innovation in our time, but could they be beneficial for dyslexics? Matthew Schneps, a Harvard University astrophycist with dyslexia, noticed he had a much easier time reading on a Smartphone than he did with text on paper. This video is an accessible preview of his episode of the National Science Foundation Series Science Nation, which explores this.
Smartphone Beats Paper For Some With Dyslexia
Although successful in his career, Schneps shares that, like other dyslexics, he has difficulty reading. However, he discovered the usefulness of his smartphone as an effective tool in reading compared to text on paper or in a book. This discovery, and further research into why and the potential uses of smartphones or current technology, can certainly help those with learning disabilities like dyslexia.
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Key Takeaways:
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Although successful in his career, Matthew Schneps has difficulty reading.
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Schneps discovered the usefulness of his smartphone as an effective tool in reading compared to paper or books.
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The discovery of the potential uses of smartphones or current technology can help those with learning disabilities like dyslexia.
Author Quote
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I have a PhD in Physics from MIT, so I’m quite successful at things. But reading is not one of them.
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