Introduction
In this article I want to talk about other computer software that, used properly, can be very beneficial for people with dyslexia. The type of software I will be looking at is voice recognition or voice control software. The advantages that this software brings make it a tremendous piece of software for dyslexia. Most of my articles are written with the help of speech recognition software. It makes me a faster, more efficient, and better writer because I spend less time thinking about the mechanics of writing and more time thinking carefully about what I want to say.
So what is speech recognition software?
This software allows a computer user to control a computer through a microphone with voice instead of relying on a keyboard and mouse.
The advantages of using speech recognition software
1. It is very flexible. It works in conjunction with many different types of software. A person can use speech recognition to write a letter, write a report, send an email, or use it to browse the Internet.
two. It’s faster to use your voice instead of using a keyboard and mouse. Using your voice control makes the computer at least three times faster than using a mouse and keyboard. When it comes to using a word processor or email application, this increased speed will make your letter reports and emails easier to understand, since dictating will create a more natural flow with your thoughts.
3. You never have to worry about your spelling. Spelling concerns are a thing of the past. Speech recognition software claims to have accuracy rates of 90% or more.
Four. The software will read your work to you. Once a piece of writing has been completed, there is the possibility of reading it aloud again.
The cons of using speech recognition software
Although the pros considerably outweigh the cons, this is not to say that there won’t be some barriers to overcome when a person with dyslexia starts using word recognition software.
5. Voice control needs to be trained to understand your voice. To get the best out of the software, a person needs to spend time on training. Training helps the software become more familiar with the users’ voice, but it does involve some reading. An assistant could be used at this stage to read the passages aloud to you. As speech recognition software develops, the need for training is minimal.
6. The user must have a good speaking voice. Voice control software works best when the user has a clear and confident tone of voice. This will help ensure that any speech is recorded accurately. Perhaps for some people it will be necessary to practice a successful dictation style. There is no need to speak unnecessarily slowly, an ideal pace would be to mimic the style of a newsreader.
7.Speech recognition works best with planning. Voice control software works best when the user is organized and has planned her work in detail. This can be difficult for some dyslexic patients.
final thoughts
The 7 pros and cons of using speech recognition proves that it is a great piece of software for dyslexia. The most important thing for me is that voice control takes the frustration out of the writing process and makes me faster and smoother. This is because instead of using my energy to find the individual letters on the keyboard, I am free to focus entirely on the quality of what I want to say!