Software That Helps With Learning
ByOften technology can help kids in school to learn effectively. This technology can be helpful for kids, teens or adults with ADD/ADHD – and it is particularly helpful when there is a co-existing learning disability – like dyslexia or any other LD.
Listed below are a few software programs which may assist you. This is a list of a few programs that I have heard about from colleagues. Please note that I don’t have direct personal experience to strongly endorse any of these outright – rather I provide this list as a place for you to get started and to do your own research from here. Hopefully, the power of this community will help you – because people can share their experiences with these programs in the comments below.
- Dragon Naturally Speaking: This software is probably the best voice to text software. I have used this one, and I find that the newer version is much more accurate than previous versions. I will say that one of the biggest drawbacks if if someone has a particular accent, or a speech articulation problem, it can be quite frustrating.
- Kurzweil 3000 Kurzweil is described on their site as: “Kurzweil 3000™ is a comprehensive reading, writing and learning software solution for any struggling reader, including individuals with learning difficulties, such as dyslexia, attention deficit disorder or those who are Enlish Language Learners.”
- Smart has a whole set of resources that help teachers be more interactive with students and use the technology to help with this.
- Word Q is a software program which helps with editing, by suggesting possible words and it also includes some aspects of speaking the words back to you.
- Text to Speech Software: This software helps to read text out loud to assist with learning.
Have you tried any of these software programs to help with learning (for ADHD or Dyslexia/Learning Disabilities)?
Have you used any other software programs which you would recommend?
Please share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below.
Best,
Dr. Kenny
Kenny,
Great post. I’m no expert but there’s no doubt that using these tools as early as possible will help those with ADD/ADHD learn effectively.
I actually found your blog because Janssen-Cilag (along with my agency) just produced a video that tackles some of the issues surrounding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) from the perspective of a child with the condition. It was made after talking to groups of doctors, patients, parents and teachers, who said that too often people think ‘ADHD’ is just an excuse for ‘badly behaved kids’. The film should help people understand what it’s like to actually have ADHD. The ultimate goal of the project is simply to get people talking about ADHD and spread awareness.
You can view it here – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaEyuicY_nM
If you find it valuable, I would greatly appreciate if you could share it with any other ADHD communities you may be involved with. Thank you so much.
- Jon Thomas