Middle school, high school, and college can be a difficult adjustment for any student! While the added layer of a dyslexia diagnosis has its strengths, it also poses some challenges, such as note-taking. Here are some helpful assistive technological resources to consider for your child.
Assistive Technologies for Note-Taking
Livescribe Smartpen
This pen captures what is written and spoken using a camera that snaps pictures of your child’s notes as they are written and a microphone that records what is being said in a lecture. Please note this device requires Livescribe dot paper. This is an excellent tool if your child has difficulty with auditory processing, fast note-taking, and spelling. Notes can be easily uploaded to a computer and edited while re-listening to the lecture audio.
OneNote
This popular note-taking application is free and available on most devices. It offers templates for lecture note-taking and studying. This app also has text-to-speech and speech-to-text features.
Evernote
This tool is also available on almost any device. It allows your child to customize a note-taking template that best suits their needs.
Notability
This application is usually compatible with Apple devices and can be downloaded from the App Store. Your child can record a lecture audio as they take notes simultaneously. Then, they are easily able to pinpoint a time in the lecture and edit or add notes from any point in the recording. Since this is an Apple-compatible application, your child can type their notes or use an Apple Pencil to handwrite notes or create diagrams.
Enrichment Therapy & Learning Center Provides Dyslexia Support
It is important to report your child’s diagnosis to their school to allow appropriate accommodations, including note-taking technology. If you would like more information about dyslexia, additional accommodations regarding dyslexia, or are concerned your child may have dyslexia, please contact us! AT ETLC we aim to provide each child and family with specific interventions and accommodations that best cater to your individual needs.
info@enrichmenttherapies.com
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North Liberty, IA 52317
319-626-2553
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5530 West Pkwy, Suite 300
Johnston, IA 50131
515-419-4270
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