Comments on: Kindle, Dyslexia – Kindle and Learning Disability

By: switch11

switch11 — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:37:46 +0000

Tina, it’s a Kindle blog. If you notice the left side I’ve listed Nook Simple Touch and Nook Tablet. So I think those are very good options too. I find Sony not very good in providing infrastructure to make the most of the device. Kobo is coming up very strong but it isn’t yet at the level of Kindle and Nook.

By: Tina

Tina — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 10:12:49 +0000

I fully agree with your assessment that ereaders can help people with dyslexia – my husband has dyslexia, and has always found reading more of a chore than a pleasure. However, he tried an ereader on holiday, and read more books in those two weeks than he had in the previous year. Although the font size does seem to have some bearing on this greater ease of use, the biggest factor for him seems to be having a grey rather than a white background.

However, I do have one criticism of the article – the Kindle is not the only e-reader out there, and in my opinion, is inferior to the Sony, Nook and Kobo for people with dyslexia. I would like to see the article rewritten to describe ereaders in general – as it stands, it’s a very good advertisement for Amazon!

By: Brad

Brad — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 21:39:19 +0000

Add me to your list of parents of dyslexic children who need text to speach reader.

By: switch11

switch11 — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:30:19 +0000

Birdette,

I’d recommend taking your daughter to a Target or Staples and seeing how she likes the screen. Also, Amazon has a return policy of 21 days or so generally and during Holiday season until end of January. Please check but I think you could buy one, test for 21 days and then return if you don’t like it.

Since the Kindle allows kids to choose the font size they like and the spacing they like – it allows them to read at their preferred. What people have said, and this is all anecdotal, is that it got kids interested in reading when earlier they used to struggle due to the words being too close together.

I think it’s worth a shot.

By: Birdette

Birdette — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:00:49 +0000

I have just got home from my daughters school. She is in the second grade and is also showing signs of being dyslexic along with being a.d.h.d. and having trouble reading. Do you think having a kindle will help her bring her grades up?

By: Kelly Hart

Kelly Hart — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 17:27:58 +0000

I too am buying my daughter a kindle for Christmas. My hope is that it will help her improve her reading and comprehension ability.

Kelly

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 19:45:43 +0000

I have a son hes 10 that is under going testing for dyslexia. I was uneasy about this test cause I dont wont him labled (though he is now as difficult and class clown). I was looking at the e reader but not sure what ones the best. I also have a son that shows the same problems and will be going to school next year and not sure what to do for him any help would be great.
Thank You Tiffany

By: switch11

switch11 — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:20:12 +0000

Cynthia, do you mean read in general or on the Kindle. It’d be great to get more of your insights and if you bought an eReader whether it helped.

By: Cynthia

Cynthia — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 11:19:54 +0000

I have a son who is dyslexia, it has been frustrating for him to read.

By: ingrid

ingrid — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:52:58 +0000

Devices like these are making it possible for all learners to have access. Learning Disabilities are not an obstacle but an asset once people begin to realize that we all learn differently!! Schools need to be open to accepting devices that will help the students continue to experience success because their needs are being met!! I am a teacher and I wish I had at least 4 kindles in my classroom for my struggling yet smart students!!!