Return-Path: <nifl-ld@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id j7DJCOG12711; Sat, 13 Aug 2005 15:12:25 -0400 (EDT) Date: Sat, 13 Aug 2005 15:12:25 -0400 (EDT) Message-Id: <20050813191042.GBNC25678.ibm61aec.bellsouth.net@alleng> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-ld@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-ld@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-ld@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: <vagre@bellsouth.net> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-ld@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-LD:4809] RE: Reading and Writing disabilities Software X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas X-Mailer: Microsoft Office Outlook, Build 11.0.5510 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; Status: O Content-Length: 4575 Lines: 141 Hi, Have been reading your strand but never contributed. I work with adults and children. I have seen HEC and didn't like it because the phonics is not pure enough for me. I Have LTK and like it for it's completeness and the ability for the student to record and listen to their own production of the sounds. Good for ESOL. It is very complete and not too hard to use. There is good record keeping but it is slow to work with. I have seen but didn't buy Lexia. It has good games but I didn't like the way they treated VCe and Vr syllables. I would use it for fun and practice but not the lessons. I have and use LiPS. It is excellent to reinforce a basic introduction to the LiPS program. It has great documentation and fun for adults and children. I like Climbing With Phonics but it only works on Windows 95 and I am in the process of trying to find the authors. It is the only other program I have seen that uses the mouth pictures like Lindamood-Bell. It's very easy to use for all ages but has no record keeping system. Vickie Green -----Original Message----- From: nifl-ld@nifl.gov [mailto:nifl-ld@nifl.gov] On Behalf Of Nancie Payne Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2005 10:04 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [NIFL-LD:4807] RE: Reading and Writing disabilities Software Yes the speaker on assistive tech would be excellent -- How about Dr. Christopher Lee...he is quite good and focuses on LD. Nancie Payne -----Original Message----- From: nifl-ld@nifl.gov [mailto:nifl-ld@nifl.gov] On Behalf Of RKenyon721@aol.com Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2005 10:04 AM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [NIFL-LD:4806] Reading and Writing disabilities Software Hi David and all, Thank you for the post and providing more information on software. The entire topic of assistive technology is a fascinating one. Would list subscribers be interested in a guest speaker to answer questions and further discuss the topic of assistive technology for us? If so, please suggest possible speakers and I will follow up. People may still be on vacation during August, so I will try to schedule something for September. Thanks, Rochelle Kenyon Moderator, NIFL-Learning Disabilities Discussion List RKenyon721@aol.com ----------------- Forwarded Message: Subj:[NIFL-LD:4805] Reading and Writing disabilities Software Date:8/13/2005 11:29:57 A.M. Eastern Standard Time From:djrosen@comcast.net Reply-to:nifl-ld@nifl.gov To:nifl-ld@literacy.nifl.gov Sent from the Internet (Details) Rochelle and others, There are a number of commercial software products available to help adults with reading and writing disabilities such as dyslexia and dysgraphia. Some products have been developed for -- or tailored for use with -- adults. Some have been developed for children but may, if used properly, be suitable for adults. I am aware of some of these, but want to know about others. I would also like to know which ones people on this list prefer, and why. Do you use any of these? If so, why do (or don't) you like them, and what you see as their advantages and disadvantages. . WYNN . LEXIA reading SOS . Reading With Phonics . Reading Horizons (HEC) . Academy of Reading . Language Tune-up kit . Learning 100 . Others? [ You will find more information on most of these at my "Adult Literacy Education Software Recommendations" Web page, http:// home.comcast.net/%7Edjrosen/software.html ] Thanks. David J. Rosen djrosen@comcast.net On Aug 11, 2005, at 5:47 PM, RKenyon721@aol.com wrote: Hello all, For those of you that are already familiar with WYNN from FreedomScientific, the following information from the company may be useful. WYNN 4.0 has now been released. WYNN 4.0 has new features, including the ability to use Highlighting, Text Notes, and Voice Notes in Exact View; the ability to save a WYNN file as an MP3 or WAV file so you can take it with you; a new Homophones module; the addition of AT&T Natural Voices, high-quality, human-sounding voices; and many other features. The stand-alone version of WYNN 4.0 is available for purchase now. The Network version will be available in the first week of September. You can get more information about WYNN 4.0 by visiting the company's website, _www.freedomscientific.com/lsg_ (_http://www.freedomscientific.com/_ (http://www.freedomscientific.com/) lsg . Thank you, Rochelle Kenyon Moderator, NIFL-Learning Disabilities Discussion List _RKenyon721@AOL.com_ (mailto:RKenyon721@AOL.com)
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