Learn-to-read application for remediation of dyslexic children based on multisensory approach

Muhamad Risqi Utama Saputra, Kuntoro Adi Nugroho

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Abstract

This paper describes learn-to-read application for assisting therapist/teacher in conducting remediation programme of dyslexic children. The application is developed in Indonesian language for 5-7 years old dyslexic. Based on multisensory approach, the application is designed to utilize all of sensory receptors of dyslexic hence incorporating visual-audio feedback and supporting tactile-kinesthetic interaction. The contents of the application is comprehensive by including pre-reading and specific skill for dyslexic's daily life (such as short-term memory and directionality) in addition to reading skills. Implemented using Windows Presentation Foundation technology, the application provides smooth animation and nice graphic to engage and attract dyslexic attention. Adapted from Heuristic Evaluation, testing by dyslexic experts (n = 6) results in high scores of usability of user interface (4.113, scale of 5) and content of the application (4.078, scale of 5).

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2015 4th International Conference on Instrumentation, Communications, Information Technology and Biomedical Engineering, ICICI-BME 2015
PublisherIEEE, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Pages220-225
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781467378000
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016
Externally publishedYes
EventInternational Conference on Instrumentation, Communications, Information Technology and Biomedical Engineering (ICICI-BME) - Bandung, Indonesia
Duration: 2 Nov 20153 Nov 2015
Conference number: 4th
https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/conhome/7399454/proceeding (Proceedings)

Conference

ConferenceInternational Conference on Instrumentation, Communications, Information Technology and Biomedical Engineering (ICICI-BME)
Abbreviated titleICICI-BME 2015
Country/TerritoryIndonesia
CityBandung
Period2/11/153/11/15
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Keywords

  • computer desktop application
  • dyslexia
  • multisensory
  • reading and learning problems
  • remediation

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