Review on Software Applications for Children with Dyslexia

Baftijari, Burim and Koceski, Saso (2024) Review on Software Applications for Children with Dyslexia. In: International Conference on Information Technology and Development of Education – ITRO, Nov 2024, Zrenjanin, Serbia.

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Abstract

Dyslexia is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting reading, spelling, and writing abilities, quite common among 5% to 17% of the general population. Traditional approaches to education often fail to respond to the special needs of dyslexic learners. That is why this scoping review investigated how ICT tools—web applications, desktop software, and mobile apps—may provide support for children with dyslexia. Key features include TTS, STT, dyslexia-friendly fonts, and adaptive learning paths that provide multisensory environments to address phonological processing and memory challenges. These tools have been shown to improve reading comprehension, writing skills, and engagement by providing flexible and interactive learning experiences. However, access to these technologies is not always equitable, especially in low resource settings, and there is a need for further research on their long-term effects. Finally, emerging technologies such as virtual reality and artificial intelligence are promising avenues toward the further enhancement of interventions for dyslexia. This review points out the transformative role of ICT in supporting dyslexic learners and calls for continuing innovation to ensure that learning environments become increasingly inclusive.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Subjects:	Natural sciences > Computer and information sciences Engineering and Technology > Electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering
Divisions:	Faculty of Computer Science
Depositing User:	Saso Koceski
Date Deposited:	25 Dec 2024 12:03
Last Modified:	25 Dec 2024 12:03
URI:	https://eprints.ugd.edu.mk/id/eprint/35320

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