Evaluating tools for adults with dyslexia

Keep in mind there are plenty of low- and high-tech options to help with literacy skills. For example, grips on pens and pencils can make it easier to write by hand, and a reading guide, such as a ruler that you slide down the page, can help you keep your place. You might also try audio books for reading on a smartphone with text-to-speech software for writing.
Evaluating a tool
Is it easy to begin using? How hard is it to learn?
Does it take a multi-sensory approach? How does it work?
Will it provide opportunities for repetition, and can you go at your own pace?
What feedback is provided by the program? Is it adaptive?
Which skills does it enhance? Will it help you read and spell?
Does the program help with literacy skills and memory/processing?
How often do you need to use it for the program to be effective?
Can you integrate it into your day-to-day routine? How convenient is it?
Is it made for adults with dyslexia? Are there any testimonials from adult users who have found it effective?
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