Techology to help with dyslexia

Ghotit Word Proccessor for spelling and grammer

I don't know how many times I have misspelled things in important emails, memos or paper.  Like most other people, I use Microsoft word which has been great for checking my spelling, but the grammar check has never been very good.  So I simply struggled with it.  Recently I have come across another Microsoft product called Ghotit that looks fantastic.  It is exactly what a dyslexic needs - beyond spell check.  Check it out. http://www.ghotit.com/spelling-and-grammar-checker-usww.shtml?gclid=CLi4sMzN6aoCFRxSgwodC2L4PQ

Intel Reader for helping dyslexics read anything

Another great tool is the Intel Reader whihc actually takes a picture of text and then reads it.  Very incredible stuff developed by and for a dyslexic himself names Ben Foss. According to Ben, "That led me to invent the Intel Reader. For me it is a ramp into a book. Independent research suggests that kids with dyslexia or other specific learning disabilities  can improve their reading comprehension test scores by up to 23% when using the Intel Reader. These days GE and Intel are selling the product through a joint company called Care Innovations."  You can read the whole article byhttp://thechart.blogs.cnn.com/2011/08/23/human-factor-a-bridge-from-dyslexia/

The Reading Pen to help dyslexics read books, newspapers and magazines

For those of you looking for technology to help, look no further than The Reading Pen.  It's a portable learning tool designed for students of a second-language as well as for children and adults with reading difficulties (such as dyslexia). The perfect solution for increasing reading autonomy and fluency, and enhancing text comprehension.   You can easily scan text or insert it using the touch screen and virtual keyboard, hear it spoken aloud and obtain definition, translation, spelling, syllabication and correct pronunciation within seconds. All looked-up words can be transferred to the PC for further practice. Text can also be uploaded from the PC onto this fully mobile, lightweight Pen, and can be read aloud wherever you are.
You can find the details at http://www.wizcomtech.com/eng/catalog/platforms/01/default.asp?pCat=8&PlatformID=22.  Prices are between $200 and $400, but well worth the money.

The Livescribe Pen to help students with teacher lectures

The LiveScribe Pen is another incredible invention to help students.  It's pretty simple really.  A students uses the pen to write notes, and while they are writing, the pen records the lecture from the teacher.  When the student is reveiwing their notes and wants to hear what the teacher was saying at that point in their notes, they simply touch the pen to their notes and listen to the recording.  Simple and amazing.  Start at about $100, the price is right.  For more inforamtion go to http://www.livescribek12.com/