Sotfware Lite Writers against Dyslexia and Dysortography

Abstract

Specific learning disabilities comprise dyslexia, referring to difficulties in reading skills, and Dysorthographia, referring to difficulties in spelling and writing skills. These difficulties require intensive and extensive educational attention specifically focussed in the learning areas affected. That treatment pursues improving the learning progress, which is slow and very costly, as well as alleviate negative effects on academic or personal areas of the people affected. This paper exposes some educational software which have proved to be effective for improving learning skills: reading and writing. Their benefits go beyond the specific academic skills reaching improvements in other areas like psycho-affective or socioemotional factors as: self-esteem, self-concept, anxiety and behavioural problems. Therefore, a well design tool for specific intervention on reading and writing skills can generalize to improvements in other related areas that have been found affected as secondary symptoms of learning disabilities. All together can contribute to the enhancement of the general well-being and health of children and adolescents with learning disabilities. Considering their relevance regarding language and communication competence as well as personal development and well-being, the use of these type of intervention program is advised.