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Subject: Technology That Helps Dyslexics, But Why Not Do It Sooner

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Sarah Couser (Happy)

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Date Posted: 10:51:29 11/25/11 Fri

As I am a dyslexic myself I understand how important it is to have the use of technology to aid me in being able to complete tasks or work. From the age of 9 I was taught how to type, operate a computer, because i was told i would become reliant on one because my handwriting was not readable. As we know dyslexics brains think faster than their hands can write, for me this was a big issue.

When I used to read work back, I didnt really understand what I was talking about because i was missing out so many words because my brain just thinks to fast for my little hands to keep up. So from I was 9 I have always had access to a computer now im 22 and i have degree under my belt. Im not to sure i would have got that if it wasnt for a computer. As i went through school, I got the laptop for classes, the time allowance, but it was university that I really got the technology.

Within two weeks of starting uni, i had my laptop with all my specialist software voice recognition, a room i could go and print in. My only downfall to this all is, Is uni not a bit late to be offering all this. You know if we were able to give kids at a younger age the support they give you at uni maybe these kids would feel more able than they do now. It is possible for anyone that is given the correct support to achieve any dream they have. So why not start the support an the technology at a younger age. Give them a chance, i guarantee a lot of people will get there eyes opened to what a bit of faith in a dyslexic can achieve.

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