Using assistive technology to support dyslexic writers

Malcolm Litten, expert in assistive technology and an experienced ex-English teacher, offers advice on how technology can help support writers with dyslexia and other literacy needs. The resource accompanies Malcolm's article, 'Using assistive technology to support dyslexic writers'. Malcolm includes advice on:

• handwriting: including providing keyboards and relevant typing programmes
• spelling: predictive typing tools and talking spell checkers
• structure: mind-mapping tools
• word selection: word banks
• speech recognition software.