Question for the dyslexic among us

Alison

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My son has come home with a reading book that says dyslexic friendly but not what makes it so, so what makes a book dyslexic friendly?

Alison
 
• The story is of interest to the reader and relevant to his/her age.
• Short sentences and paragraphs - these help to maintain interest
and encourage a feeling of progress.
• Wide margins and plenty of white space - these encourage
a good reading flow and pace.
• Right margins unjustified as it is easier to distinguish between those lines read and those yet to be read.
• Books that have pictures or headings and other signpostings where appropriate as this helps navigation, and to break up text
into manageable chunks.
• Books that are printed on tinted paper - this helps to reduce
the resonance of black text on bright white paper.
• Books that are printed in a clear sans serif font that is kerned so
that the letters are easily distinguishable, and in a clear print size of 11pt - but also not insultingly large for the intended age range.
• Books that are well-structured and easy to follow - simplicity of
information and syntax make it easier to follow the story.
 
Wow I did not realise so much went into creating books for dyslexic children. The pages of the book are cream and the paragraphs are separated out more than normal
 
RobMac":2s00s0x7 said:
Ive always thought who ever gave Dyslexia and name like that needs a slap :LOL:
See now there's your dyslexia showing - you meant to write clap there, surely?
 
I used to play bass in a dyslexic death metal band. We worshiped Santa.



I'll get my caot.
 
This seems very strange, a thread mentioning dyslexia, and its not because someone has used it as an excuse for either being unable to spell, or just plain text typing like a charver lol!






Must..... Resist....... Joke..... Pimp buying 'warehouse'.......


:LOL:
 
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