How can I get printed text read out loud?
For many years now the ability to read screen-based text has been available for students and employees within whatever context that they...
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- Dec 8, 2022
A student’s experience of using assistive technology to support learning with ADHD.
Isaac is a third-year‘ economics and politics’ undergraduate at Oxford University. Diagnosed with ADHD by a GP when he first attended...
- Nov 30, 2022
Working Memory, Dyslexia and Writing: A key strategy for success from James Wright.
At Aventido we are fully aware of the challenges of studying or working associated with poor working memory and the literacy difficulties...
- Nov 16, 2022
Word prediction and disability: Some useful pointers about Lightkey.
Here at Aventido, we thought we would share some pointers about ‘Word Prediction’ technology and how it can help a user who experiences...
- Nov 2, 2022
Understanding the challenges that come from being neurodiverse that can affect collating research
When supporting students with dyslexia and other related neurodiverse ways of thinking, often some of the challenges that students...
- Oct 3, 2022
Aventido is supporting Go Red for Dyslexia throughout October 2022.
October is International Dyslexia Awareness Month and this week (3rd to the 9th October 2022) here in the UK is Dyslexia Awareness Week....
- Oct 2, 2022
Why it is important for students with Dyslexia to have access to Assistive Technology.
Working within the world of Neurodiversity, one meets so many wonderful people who have found their own strategies for coping through...
- Sep 28, 2022
MindMeister helps Neurodiverse students in Higher Education to write better coursework.
Imagine what it is like for some neurodiverse students who are asked to write essays for their university course. Some may sit down and...
- Sep 13, 2022
Internet research at Uni: Tips for students who are neurodiverse.
For students with dyslexia or neurodiversity, the thought of undertaking internet research in their own time at university can be quite...
- Sep 6, 2022
How Assistive Technology can help students experiencing depression, with productivity.
Introduction In this article, we explore how assistive technology can be useful to students who are experiencing challenges with their...
- Aug 10, 2022
ADHD and Internet Research: Tips for productivity.
In this article, I want to share with you some tips for managing the task of doing research online with ADHD. My name is John Hicks and I...
- Aug 4, 2022
Get an overview of some key assistive technology for studying.
Announcing our Aventido Lightning Session giving an overview of useful software for studying.
- Jul 27, 2022
How to make text in documents easier to read at school or university when experiencing visual stress
In his paper entitled “Visual stress and dyslexia for the practising optometrist.” Prof Arnold Wilkins from the University of Essex...
- Jul 27, 2022
Understanding Spelling and Grammar Marks (SPaG Marks) in G.C.S.E exams.
One of the confusing elements of the G.C.S.E exams that have recently been taking place is the way that students are marked on their...
- Jul 18, 2022
Why should organisations employ people who are neurodiverse?
According to Chartered Occupational Psychologist, Nicola James, having an ‘Attraction Strategy’ for neurodiverse thinkers means enhancing...
- Jul 10, 2022
How to save time when writing reports in the workplace.
In a recent article, we explored how to boost confidence when writing with artificial intelligence. In the workplace, if one is...
- May 24, 2022
Don’t Press Send! How to avoid the embarrassment of writing spelling mistakes in emails.
Whether you are someone who frequently misspells words in emails or someone who has been caused some embarrassment because of a rogue...
- May 9, 2022
Is Autism a Disability?
Understanding how a neurodiverse mind works is extremely important, especially when wanting to utilise one’s strengths within the...
- May 2, 2022
Which neurodiverse challenges affect essay writing and what can you do about it?
In this article, we are going to look at the main challenges that commonly affect the ability of individuals with neurodiversity when...
- Apr 28, 2022
How can text books in Secondary Education be more accessible for dyslexic readers in KS3?
It is a little-known fact that UK law requires the publishers of school text books to provide the electronic version of their text books...
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