Best apps for dyslexia explained
Best apps for dyslexia explained
How do you choose the best apps to support students with dyslexia? Which app is best for learning to read or spell? Are there electronic books or online tablet libraries with dyslexia-friendly fonts? It’s often up to teachers, tutors, and parents to select the right programs to ensure a dyslexic learner achieves the maximum benefit from his or her technology use. Learn more about the benefits of apps, the selection process, and which apps to try.
In this video Jo Crawford, an inspirational and delightfully dyslexic ambassador for the British Dyslexia Association explains the benefits of using apps and making learning fun.
This video is based on the following article from the Read and Spell Blog:
https://www.readandspell.com/apps-for-dyslexia
Hear more from Jo on her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh87oeQFzwfos3oxE6Q3nZA
Jo explains that some of her favorite apps for individuals with dyslexia are:
1. Apps that help to build decoding skills and phonological awareness
2. Apps that develop reading fluency
3. Apps that help with sight words
When looking at which apps might work best for you or someone else, consider the following:
1. Who is the intended audience?
2. Which learning approach does the app take?
3. Is the app fun to use?
Full list of suggested apps and selection criteria: https://www.readandspell.com/apps-for-dyslexia
“Technology can help make things better.” – Jo Crawford
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To read more about the positives associated with dyslexia and discover some helpful tips on identifying and managing a language-based learning difference, visit the Read and Spell Blog https://www.readandspell.com/blog hosted by Touch-type Read and Spell (TTRS).
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I think, that it would be so awesome, to: fundraise for "Africa’s dyslexics" to: get such Aps.
Hello!! im currently working on an app for dyslexia, and I’ve been meaning to ask people who had used those kind of apps: what kind of feature you would like to see??
Regards Mirlu 🙂
Thanks for the video. BorrowBox is helpful. Gives you free access to audiobooks through your library account
I have ttr for my homework
I still struggle with spelling even tho I’ve been doing it for a while
My sister has dyslexia, shes in fourth grade and is only reading at a 1st grade level. I try to help her read a lot but she gets frustrated and i wanna know how to help her. Any advice?
Hello I am from India and I have same problem and some how I completed my graduation and what can I do after that and is there any one who can guide me
I disagree that; "technology makes things better" some of my greatest frustrations was dealing with navigating through and using the online application called SEIS!!
Apps are a great way to teach just about anything, especially dyslexics who are usually very visual. Here is a great resource (which includes teaching aides, reading program apps, help with reversals, etc.): https://blastofftolearningpress.com/onlineGames.html
This is a nice video.
Also, I learn quicker with certain teachers or students. Even if we’re doing the same topic… working it out the same way. Is that a Dyslexic thing, or is it just me?
I’m a dyslexic and I fear computers can’t communicate with the world today things like emails
https://youtu.be/gklHW4rt6a8
Hi I am 45 and I know how things can be hard to right.
A good one is IXL
I think in every country in the world should have assisted technology for adult people with dyslexia help read and write mandatory. In school, All kind of libraries, courthouses, State House, government buildings, trade schools, organizations that help you find jobs, Banks, credit union colleges. I believe we got far in with helping dyslexia people but not enough for the adults that’s dealing with it everyday
Thxs I need it have dyslexia
Her eyes are gorgeous.
To build decoding skills and phonological awareness
– Home Kids learn to read
– starfell learn to read
– dyslexia reading
– phonic games
Improve reading fluency (relies on sight words)
– alphabet catch
– sky words
– dolch sight words
– graded readers
– spelling bee
– teen and adults phonic lab
Hope that helps!