[NIFL-HEALTH:3504] Spelling Software for Adult with Head Trauma

From: David and Karen Cantor (dkcantor@juno.com)
Date: Thu Jan 03 2002 - 22:25:58 EST


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I am researching spelling software on behalf of a friend of mine who
suffered serious head trauma in an accident several months ago. A former
writer, this man is embarrassed and devastated to discover that since the
accident he can no longer spell even simple words. His wife asked me to
locate spelling software that would start with the very basics but
"without
lots of duckies" or children's graphics prevalent in basic spelling
programs (she felt strongly that her husband would be too humiliated to
work with a kid's program).

I took a look at several spelling programs aimed at adults but found that
they were geared more toward adults with common spelling problems but not
at adults who need to start with "C-A-T". Apparently, my friend can still
read and comprehend at something approaching his former level, although
he did suffer additional trauma to one eye, so reading is tedious.

I wonder if you might know of one or several software packages that would
be appropriate.

Thank you very much.

Sincerely,

Karen Cantor



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