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Text to Speech Techology for Reading Disorders

by Jeanne D. Beckman, Ph.D.

Developmental and Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Assistive Technology Evaluator and Trainer

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Text to Speech Techology for Reading Disorders

I have two articles on Text To Speech

1. Letter to Jim Coates of the Chicago Tribune has much of the information about text to speech.

"Dear Jim:
I am writing in regard to the Stein’s questions (June 7, 2004) about text-to-speech programs for students with reading disorders such as dyslexia. Although you mentioned some interesting products, there are more powerful products available for both PCs and Macs that are specifically designed for use by those with learning disabilities.
Many learning disabled students in public schools and universities utilize..."

For full text to speech letter, click here.

2. I've also written a more detailed article entitled Text to Speech for Reading Disorders that requires Adobe Reader.
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To access the Text to Speech for Reading Disorders (detailed article), click here.

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