17/09/2015 Dyslexia Handbook XMC/LOC

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3 INDEX 1. How to add the Speak Tab to Microsoft word. This option allows you to highlight text within Word and have these words spoken back to you. 2. How to switch on Speech Recognition in Microsoft 3. How to use the Thesaurus in Word 4. Other Dyslexic Friendly Functionality within Word 5. How to log on to Read&Write 9 Gold There are numerous options within this software. 6. Instruction: Switch on and use Speak for iphone/ipad 7. How to switch on text to speech on an Apple Mac 8. Making Documents easier to read and produce Advice on colour and fonts to use when preparing documents 9. Useful information Support Contact Information

4 1. HOW TO ADD THE SPEAK TAB TO MICROSOFT WORD When you enable this function it allows you to select text you would like to have read out to you by the computer. This means you are able to access texts that are on screen independently (called text to speech). This is a reading aid. To add the SPEAK command to your Quick Access Toolbar follow this instructions below:

5 1 2 Select More Commands 3 Select All Commands This is the screen that will appear - Scroll down to Speak 4 Select Speak

6 Select Add and then OK. The icon will then appear at the top of your screen 5

7 Highlight the text you want to be read then press the speak icon. This functionality is available in Outlook and PowerPoint, but has to be switched on in the same way in each. It is not available in Internet Explorer. It is possible to cut and past the text you want to be read from the internet into a word document to use this functionality. Alternatively you can use Browsealoud (free download) in Internet Explorer or Browsealoud Plus for other internet browsers.

8 2. HOW TO SWITCH ON SPEECH RECOGNITION IN MICROSOFT When this function is enabled it allows your spoken word to be translated into text on your screen (called speech to text). This is a writing aid. Select Start or the Windows button Input speech recognition Select the Speech Recognition from Control Panel to set up Speech Recognition

9 You will be presented to with these menu options 1. Set up the microphone. It is not a good idea to select the first option Start Speech recognition until you have: 1. Set up the microphone. Headphones with microphone are recommended. 2. Take the Speech Tutorial. Be warned it takes a long time. It is hard for a dyslexic child to read the instructions, they will need help. 3. If you have time Train your computer to understand you. It would reap benefits. 4. It might be worth printing off the Speech reference card. 5. Now you are able to open Speech Recognition with a hope of success.

10 Once you select Speech Recognition this appears on the top of the screen To stop Sleeping. Say Stop Speaking Say open WordPad otherwise it opens a little window in the application. Once you have finished speaking press insert. When you have finished say Stop listening. This product has rich functionality but it is not as easy to be accurate. Typing, especially when it comes to making corrections may be a better option.

11 3. HOW TO USE THE THESAURUS IN WORD Right hand click on your mouse. Select Synonyms You can either select a word from the list or choose to have the Thesaurus constantly open on right hand side of screen.

12 4. OTHER DYSLEXIC FRIENDLY FUNCTIONALITY IN WORD PAGE COLOUR Design Page Colour DE-CLUTTER CTRL + F1 ZOOM CTRL + Wheel SPACING CTRL + 2 or 5 AUTOCORRECT Review Spelling Auto correct options

13 5. ADDING READ&WRITE 9 GOLD Go to START menu select ALL PROGRAMS then SUBJECTS, select INCLUSION and then READ&WRITE 9 GOLD The screen below will appear You can then open a document. Type text, highlight and select the PLAY button. The narrator will then read the text that you have typed. Using the drop down menu beside the PLAY button you can either select read word by word, a sentence or a paragraph. There is also an option that speaks as you type. Tours to get to know your way around Read&Write9 Select drop down menu by and select Watch toolbar video tour to get to know the options available. From this menu you can also select Study Skills video tour Drop down menu by Drop down menu by Drop down menu by Drop down menu by Drop down menu by Drop down menu by Drop down menu by Drop down menu by select Watch Spelling video tour select Watch Prediction video tour select Watch Dictionary video tour select Watch Homophone video tour select Watch Calculator video tour select Watch Speech video tour select Watch Screenshot Reader video tour select Watch Speech Maker video tour

14 Options available with Read&Write 9 Spell Check Within spell you can choose either spell as I type or select individual words Prediction Allows you to create a prediction word bank Also will either type or speak the word when clicked depending on your chosen option Dictionary Gives you four options: Advance definition Basic definition Web definition Or you can use Word Wizard Homophones A check to make sure you have used the correct spelling of the word in the context that you are writing. Calculator Will read off the calculators and answers

15 Play (and other audio controls) There are numerous options. The ones that will be most useful are read by words, sentences or paragraphs. Screenshot Reader Speech Maker

16 6. SWITCH ON AND USE SPEAK FOR iphone/ipad 1. Go into Settings Select General Once in General 2. Select Accessibility Once in Accessibility

17 3. Switch On Speak Selection (Do not switch on Auto-text unless you have a specific need to) Also worth mentioning there is an option to make all text larger. If required switch Larger Text On (Great for tired / aging eyes.) Once these Speak settings are switched on, you can have text read aloud.

18 To have text read aloud. Open any application that has text, for example, an or a note. Select the text that you want to be read aloud. Press the screen on top of a word in the text. The specific word will be highlighted and a menu is displayed. The menu allows you to Select All

19 If you only want to select a sub section, increase the area selected by touching the blue circles, top left and bottom right. Move the circles such that the whole area you want to have read is highlighted Then select Speak As the words are spoken notice the option to Pause becomes available.

20 7. SWITCH ON TEXT TO SPEECH ON AN APPLE MAC Select the Apple on the top left of the screen and the select system preferences. Then select Dictation & Speech Tick the Speak selected text At any point when there is text on a screen if you press the Option Key and Esc at the same time a box opens up Speak into the microphone. Once you have completed the sentence press done.

21 You can also change the voice on this screen Instructions to turn on speech to text To switch on the ability to type

22 8. MAKING DOCUMENTS EASIER TO READ AND PRODUCE When you are producing documents (and worksheets), it is important to focus on the presentation and lay-out to ensure that information is easily accessible. The following suggestions may be helpful: Use text at pitch 12 or above Use fonts which are clear, rounded and have a space between letters, such as: Century Gothic Comic Sans Arial Verdana Tahoma Or a font which is similar to the handwriting style being taught in school. Use 1.5 or 2 line spacing Use wide margins If possible avoid using black text on a white background and light text on a dark background. You can change the background colour in using the design and selecting Page Colour. Use lower case rather that capital letter, where possible Use matt paper as it can help to reduce glare Use pastel shades of paper (cream is a good alternative to white) Use numbers or bullet points rather than continuous prose Avoid the use of background graphics with text over the top

23 The examples below are possible paper colours for IWB or photocopying It can be helpful for those with visual stress problems to have background colour to texts. This avoids glare or stress when reading. Some dyslexics have a problem with glare, and find it more comfortable to ready from IWB s, computer screens and worksheets etc., when the background colour is a pastel shade such as; pale blue, yellow or pale green. Students may benefit from a coloured overlay and /or reading ruler to help in school.

24 9. USEFUL INFORMATION o Use a Kindle/e-book reader for downloading and o Use e-book apps in a tablet. Such as o Borrow e-books from your library. o Try audio books from RNIB, Calibre, Sound Listening or your library. reading books. Support Contact Information o British Dyslexia Association Dyslexia Friendly Schools Pack Technology Supplement - anager/userfiles/services/qm/technology-for- Literacy-2013.pdf - This is a comprehensive overview of all IT support for dyslexics. o Technology guidance - o Dyslexia friendly text - These two sites give advice regarding fonts etc., and classroom strategies o Load2Learn and - Downloadable books etc.

25 o Dyslexia Action General support information for dyslexic o Seeing Ear - A UK charity that provides a free online library for people who have difficulty reading text off the page. Recording Devices (voice recorder): Useful for making notes in lesson, planning for essays etc. Audio note (iphones and ipads apps) Siri Livescribe Echo Smartpen Dragon - `Naturally Speaking Software package General ipad Apps: Mindsnacks Quizlet Even More Information Free software list Helpful Apps List

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