Low TechRaised and Colored Writing Paper:
~ This tool is great for students with dyselxia because it helps them focus on the words. The raised lines helps students stay on the lines when writing. The colored paper also helps students with dyslexia focus and helps with reading. The prices can range from $5-$15. Reading Pointer:
~ This very inexpensive tool is also a great way for students with dyselxia to read text and following where they're reading. The point can help them concentrate on each word as they read a book or items on the computer. Reading Window:
~ The reading window is a reading aid that allows words and sentences to be isolated. This is a really great tool for students with dyslexia because it allows the student to isolate sentences or even one word at a time while reading. The reading window makes use of a transparent overlay and card stock. You can tailor the color and size of the overlay per student need. Schoolhouse Rock Videos:
~ These videos are a good tool for any student learning to understand the rules of grammar. They are catchy songs and video to help remember the rules, which could be a great way for students with dyslexia to learn and understand the rules as well. Graphic Organizers:
~ These tools are great for students with dyslexia because it helps them organize their thoughts. This is a critical part of writing and being able to organize what they want to write may help them with the writing process. There are many websites that offer free templates and online organizers as well. |
Mid TechText to Speech Software:
~ This software is a great way for students to catch their own mistakes. When typing assignments or papers, the text to speech software can read what students have written. Students with dyslexia have a dificult time conprehending words because of jumblings or moving letters. The text to speech software allows the students with dyslexia to hear what they have written and check for correctness. This software is anywhere from $40-$100. Click on the image below to see how it works. Phonemic Awareness Games:
~ These games are another great way to help students learn way to understand words and meanings in the beginning stages of reading. This is a great tool for students with dyslexia because it allows them to have fun and learn without many textbooks and gives them pictures with the words for extra support. These games are anywhere from $15-$30. Books on Tape:
~ This tool is a great way for students to follow along while reading. The story will be read to them at a slower pace and the student can use their reading window or pointer to follow along. Books on tape help students with dyslexia because it helps them place the spoken word with the word written. The tapes can range anywhere from $5-$40. |
High TechThe Intel Reader:
~ The Intel Reader is a device that can take a picture of whatever the student is reading and then read the text aloud as the student follows along. It can highlight as it reads so the student can clearly see the text. This is a great tool for students with dyslexia because it allows them to have the device read virtually any texts Word Processors:
~ These devices are specifically targetting those students who have a difficult time as writers. The word processor is another option with word prediction and text to speech. This is a great way for students to begin comprehending meaning with words and their sounds. |
Dyslexia
--language processing disorder specifically targets reading and reading comprehension. This disorder can cause difficulties in reading, writing, speaking, and somtimes even speaking.