As i understand it we dyslexic people read more in blocks of words among other issues with order of letters and or sounds. Easily two words can become confused with each other if the look enough alike. Take defiantly and definitely, two words I often mistake for one another and often have trouble spelling individually. The dyslexic font has more spacing between letters which helps a ton.
Just that. Also, most research I’ve seen claim no difference to be found, but surely that also depends and neurotype and several other things, so it might still be helpful for some groups.
Is there any science in this? I believe this might just be a preference. :D
As i understand it we dyslexic people read more in blocks of words among other issues with order of letters and or sounds. Easily two words can become confused with each other if the look enough alike. Take defiantly and definitely, two words I often mistake for one another and often have trouble spelling individually. The dyslexic font has more spacing between letters which helps a ton.
If you want to know more about dyslexia
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dyslexia/symptoms-causes/syc-20353552
And here is some research related to dyslexia from the openDyslexic website
https://opendyslexic.org/related-research
I’ve used that font on an ereader for more then a year, then switched to something else and noticed no difference at all.
I’ve also seen research claiming that it does not help at all, so idk.
Resarch can only study the average effect. If switching to a certain font does not help on average, it does not mean that it helps never.
Just that. Also, most research I’ve seen claim no difference to be found, but surely that also depends and neurotype and several other things, so it might still be helpful for some groups.