Neurodiversity and UX: Essential Resources for Cognitive Accessibility by Stephanie Walter - UX Researcher & Designer.
Designing for neurodiversity requires an inclusive approach, particularly considering cognitive disabilities like dyslexia, dyscalculia, autism, and ADHD. [ more ]
"The key is irregularity": This Arabic font is made to accommodate dyslexic readers
Consistency in fonts does not help readability for dyslexic individuals.
Irregularities in font design, such as varying inner spaces and larger nuqtas and tashkeels, can enhance readability for dyslexic individuals. [ more ]
Berkeley schools use a discredited reading curriculum. Why is still in classrooms?
Berkeley teachers are shifting towards teaching phonics and using evidence-based approaches to teach reading.
The district settled a federal class-action lawsuit filed by families of Berkeley students with dyslexia who claimed the district failed to teach them how to read. [ more ]
A Flawed Way of Diagnosing Dyslexia Leaves Thousands of Kids without Help
Misguided approaches to diagnosing dyslexia are causing thousands of children in the US to suffer without proper help.
Tim Odegard, who struggled with dyslexia as a child, eventually became an expert in the field and is now advocating for better identification and support for dyslexic students. [ more ]