For people with dyslexia, access to appropriate materials and support resources can make all the difference in their
learning process.
With the advancement of technology and the development of new teaching methodologies, there are a variety of
available tools that facilitate
reading, writing and understanding. Below, we present some of the main materials and resources that
can be used by dyslexics,
both at home and in the school environment.
Books and Adapted Texts
One of the first resources to consider for people with dyslexia are adapted books. These works
are formatted to facilitate reading, using larger and clearer fonts, such as the famous
“Dyslexie” font.
Which projects letters like 'B' and 'D' in a way that avoids confusion
visuals. Furthermore, adapted texts generally have greater spacing between words and lines,
making reading
less tiring and more accessible for sufferers.
Another solution is the use of audiobooks, which allow the content of books to be accessed through the
hearing, eliminating the need for visual reading. Platforms like Audible and Google Books offer a
Wide selection of audiobooks that can be used as an educational resource or even for leisure.
Assisted Reading and Writing Software
Technology has also been a powerful ally in helping people with dyslexia. Reading software
assisted, such as "Kurzweil 3000" and "ClaroRead", allow texts to be read aloud, while the
user follows visually. These programs can also highlight words as they are read, which
which helps develop reading skills.
In addition, there are programs that help with writing, such as "Ginger" and "Grammarly". These software fix
spelling and grammatical errors,
in addition to suggesting style improvements, which is extremely useful for those who face difficulties in
organization and structuring of sentences. With the
By using these resources, people with dyslexia are able to express their ideas with more clarity and confidence.
Educational Applications for Dyslexics
There are several mobile apps created specifically to help people with dyslexia. One example is the
"Dyseggxia", which offers games and
activities aimed at practicing reading and writing. Another popular app is "Ghotit Real Writer",
which was developed to assist in the
writing, offering word suggestions and corrections in real time. These applications make the process of
more dynamic and less stressful learning.
Applications such as "ModMath" are also aimed at helping to organize mathematical operations, as
that dyslexia can affect the way
some people crunch numbers and calculate. With these resources, it is possible to improve academic performance
interactively.
Mind Maps and Graphic Organizers
People with dyslexia often benefit from graphic organizers and mind maps, which help with
visualization and structuring of information
complex. Tools like "MindMeister" and "Inspiration" are useful for creating diagrams, flowcharts and
concept maps that aid understanding
and memorization of content. These visual strategies are effective for dyslexics as they transform the
content written in easy graphical representations
to understand.
