Abstract
Dyslexia is a relatively common language disorder which is generally ignored in rural communities. It hinders children’s learning processes and, in some cases, is the cause of dropouts or violence in schools. The present work strives to create a web and mobile app as a preliminary step towards the diagnosis and treatment of dyslexic children. Apps providing didactic educational games and activities improve literacy skills for students with reading disabilities. The current work incorporates user experience and prototyping to fulfill app requirements. The authors evaluated the apps with the Mobile App Rating Scale (MARS) tool to assess engagement, functionality, aesthetics, and information. The app’s improvements were immediately implemented and tested in the “Escuela Linea Equinoccial” (Ecuador) school, proving its utility for future use in the education system. The app can be a valuable tool for children with dyslexia to progress successfully through school, raising their self-confidence and, thereby, helping them reach their full potential as adults able to make a positive contribution to society.
Highlights
Catherine Holloway and Special educational needs (SEN) [1,2] which are not associated with physical disabilities are an unknown topic to many [3,4]
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) [7] considers a specific learning disability (SLD) to be a type of neurodevelopmental disorder which impedes learning or the use of specific academic skills that are the foundational for other academic learning
36% had superficial dyslexia, 33% phonological dyslexia, and 31% mixed dyslexia. It is for this reason that we present our study to improve the possibilities for students with dyslexia with the applied use of information and communication technologies (ICT)
Summary
Catherine Holloway and Special educational needs (SEN) [1,2] which are not associated with physical disabilities are an unknown topic to many [3,4]. Some students cannot overcome their learning obstacles, which in many cases cause violence, bullying, and school dropouts [5]. ICT includes support for learning difficulties related to dyslexia, mainly identified in the early years of school education [6]. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) [7] considers a specific learning disability (SLD) to be a type of neurodevelopmental disorder which impedes learning or the use of specific academic skills that are the foundational for other academic learning.
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