Parents of children who have been diagnosed with Dyslexia know that receiving extra practice and reinforcement of reading and writing skills outside the classroom can be essential for keeping pace with classmates. Apps that help to practice reading, writing, expand vocabulary, or identify words and their definitions can all be extraordinarily helpful for children with symptoms of dyslexia. From tradition methods of practice to fun options and more innovative applications, we’ve put together a list of our top 5 favorite apps for dyslexic children.
The following options can help your child practice both reading and writing, expand vocabulary, and encourage or foster a new enjoyment of reading for children who traditionally shy away from reading for leisure.
Our Top 5 Reading & Writing Apps for Dyslexic Children:
MimioSprout:
MimioSprout is a web-based reading program designed for young children and beginning readers. Users will learn the letters of the alphabet, their sounds, and how to combine them to create new sounds and words. The program utilizes a variety of fun activities centering around a group of friendly aliens to help keep children engaged. Learn more in our MimioSprout app review.
Marvel Comics:
Marvel Comics presents digital copies of your child’s favorite Marvel superheroes. Comics present a unique and non-traditional opportunity for your child to practice both reading and visual literacy. From reading dialogue, to using images and drawn facial expressions to deduce the meanings of unfamiliar words, reading comics can help encourage an enjoyment of reading that dyslexic children often lack. Discover more in our Marvel Comics app review.
openWeb:
openWeb is a mobile web browser designed specifically with dyslexic users in mind. The app functions much like ordinary mobile web browsers, but with a few key adjustments for users with symptoms of dyslexia. For example, the app uses a specially designed font which makes it easier to read and identify words and letters, as well as alternating shaded backgrounds to help users differentiate between individual paragraphs. Uncover more in our openWeb app review.
Versu:
Versu brings choose-your-own-adventure stories into the twenty-first century with an exciting new iPad app. Users choose from pre-crafted Versu stories, choosing a character with which they will participate in the story. Users can choose everything from their character’s dialogue, to actions and decisions. The app is entirely text-based and users will practice critical reading skills while experiencing a unique and fun new way to experience short stories. Find out more in our Versu app review.
Word Dynamo:
Word Dynamo is an excellent web-based app containing a wide variety of activities, quizzes, and resources designed to help students practice and expand their vocabulary. Word Dynamo covers a wide range of ages and skill levels, with vocabulary for particular subjects, learning activities, and even secondary languages. The webpage also offers activities and quizzes for preparing for standardized tests such as the SAT. See our Word Dynamo review for details.
