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Dyslexia in the Digital Age : Making IT Work.
Title:
Dyslexia in the Digital Age : Making IT Work.
Author:
Smythe, Ian.
ISBN:
9781441167545
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Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (217 pages)
Contents:
Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- 1 Definition of Dyslexia -- 2 Testing -- 3 Assistive Hardware -- 4 Assistive Software -- 5 Literacy Learning Software -- 6 The User Interface -- 7 E-learning and Knowledge Assessment -- 8 Multilingualism -- 9 Conclusion: Spreading the Word -- References -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W.
Abstract:
Dyslexia is a complex condition, and every dyslexic needs a different solution. Technology is not that solution, but a part of the process to minimise the impact of dyslexia on individuals and to assist with the difficulties they face in everyday situations, so that they can demonstrate their potential in school or at work. This book takes the reader back to basics, from understanding the needs of the dyslexic individual to getting the most from available technology. It does this by providing frameworks from theoretical perspectives and following this through to practical implementation, including reviews of the most common types of software. There is plenty of practical advice on how to support dyslexic individuals using technology, including how to get the most out of what is available. It highlights state of the art technology, and suggests what more still needs to be done to make this technology truly enabling for all dyslexics.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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