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> Hi everyone,
> I am a Lecturer in Nursing studies at the University of Sheffield and
> am interested in supporting students with dyslexia.
> I am currently looking for information about the use of computers -
> particularly in the type of screen lay-out that is good for people
> with dyslexia - for example:
> What is the best text font/size/colour?
> What background colour should be used?
> Should pages be fully justified, or left only justified?
> What line spacing should be used?
> If you can forward any references that can help to answer these
> questions I would be grateful.
> David.
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> David J Wright
> Department of Mental Health & Learning Disability Nursing
> Human Communication Sciences
> University of Sheffield
> 18/20 Claremont Crescent
> Sheffield
> S10 2TA
> Phone (0114) 222 2409
> email [log in to unmask]
> http://www.shef.ac.uk/uni/academic/R-Z/spsu/stude/david.html
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Hi.
Dyslexics like the rest of us, vary too much for golden rules to
apply. The glory of the computer is really its capacity to get
around spelling difficulties and redrafting problems. In extreme
cases, voice writers and talk back are extremely useful.
We find the most important issue to ensure that the dyslexic is aware
of the potential for changing font, screen colour, line spacing, etc.
and making sure that they try out the options for themselves.
VITAL - Any I.Q. can be dyslexic.
NHC Eleanor Lancaster C.Psycol, (3,000+ full psychometric 'dyslexia'
assessments so far!)
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Stephen Lancaster
NHC-NFAC
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