30/1/2013 4 Comments Android apps for Dyslexic studentsAfter my recent post about IOS apps for Dyslexic students I was asked if there was an Android version of them and found that sadly no there isn't. After some digging I've found some android apps that are good however, although I do find it difficult finding non IOS apps - such an Apple fangirl, guilty as charged! Meet Heckerty is a delightful story app that's great for students with learning difficulties. I love the way that in the 'Read to me' option the words are highlighted as they are read aloud, the ability to tap a word at any time and have it read out to you and the very easy navigation. (There is an IOS app of this one too) Neon Tiki Tribe book apps are great fun, probably best for students up to the age of 11, older kids would find them too young I think. They focus on issues such as bullying and use a dyslexia friendly font , the accompanying song soon loses its charm but maybe not for younger readers! (+ IOS) Moon+ Reader is good for reading ebooks, the scrolling line under text (you can change the speed of this) is very useful and there are a number of other adjustment you can make in the app such as changing the background theme, brightness etc. Just a few but I will add more if I find them.
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marina
26/2/2013 03:34:09 pm
FYI an italian guy is developing an android tablet full of apps to help overcome dyslexic child. You can find more information at facebook.com/tabletascuola
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Emma
18/6/2013 05:10:11 am
We are going to buy out 8yr old a tablet for his BD. He is dyslexic, would the above app work on a kindle fire? If not can you recommend a good device? Thanks.
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Bev
18/6/2013 06:45:40 am
Hi Emma yes all of the Android apps mentioned above will download to a Kindle Fire. My own personal choice for a tablet would be an iPad Mini, just because the apps for Apple are often superior to the choice on Android but Kindle Fires are good too!
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