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Why should you choose placehldr?
User Benefits
This tool benefits users during reading and study. It will act as an assistive technology that increases reading fluency and focus for users that struggle with ADHD, dyslexia, visual perception, etc. The placeholder will help users not lose their place, read faster, and retain information better when reading on screens.
Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a reading disability that impairs one’s ability to read or interpret letters, sounds, words, or other symbols and according to the Canadian Dyslexia Association, dyslexia accounts for 80% to 90% of all learning disabilities dyslexia. About 23 percent of Canadians are affected by it.
Dyslexia
Symptoms vary from person to person, but generally the challenges that students with dyslexia face while reading on electronic devices include:
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Difficulty reading / reading aloud
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Makes reading slower and labor-intensive
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Difficulty memorizing
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Longer amounts of time spent on homework
ADHD
ADHD is a neurological condition that causes of inattentiveness and/or hyperactive impulsivity which can interfere with daily functions.
80% of children maintain their diagnosis into adolescence and at least 60% remain impaired by symptoms in adulthood.
ADHD
Symptoms vary from person to person, but generally the challenges that students with ADHD face while reading on electronic devices include:
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Easily distracted
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Zoning out
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Difficulty focusing when reading
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Procrastination
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Difficulty memorizing
