Many adults and children have asked whether someone could benefit from text-to-speech, such as" Kurzweil," if they've never been diagnosed as having a learning disability such as dyslexia. The answer is a resounding "YES!" Slow readers, delayed learners, those who do not speak, those with autism, those who have difficulty remembering what they read, those who have trouble paying attention to what they read, those who tire easily as they read, those who have difficulty holding a book or turning pages,... the list goes on and on. There are many ways to personalize the software to meet your particular needs.
Personally, I use Kurzweil 3000 to read while I'm on my treadmill so that I don't have to hold a book (no bouncing pages) and can see the words while I hear them. How do you like to read?
Here's a YouTube video of a demonstration of Kurzweil 3000:
Family Friendly Tech and Advocacy: Tech Psychologist's Guide by Dr. Jeanne Beckman
Finally, a book to help families find the right technology to accommodate reading disorders (dyslexia) and other disabilties! ISBN 978-1-60264-089-4
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Do I have to have a diagnosed learning disability to benefit from text-to-speech?
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