Global AutoCorrect 2

Outline Aiding the writing process Reducing workload Intelligent, discreet & easy to use

Personal Background Dyslexic-Neil Cottrell Age 15: Reading speed: 7 years, 3 months Spelling: years Support and coping strategies Statement of Special Educational Needs Cardiff University Graduated top of his class in psychology (2009)

LexAble Global AutoCorrect (2009) Widely recommended through the DSA British Dyslexia Association Young achiever of the year (2010) Global AutoCorrect 2 (April 2012) Intelligent, accurate correction

What a year! Team grown from 2 to 7 people. Cardiff University research findings: Global AutoCorrect helps people with dyslexia AbilityNet Technology4Good Accessibility Award

Who is it for? Dyslexia/literacy difficulties Dyspraxia Visual impairments RSI Fatigue OCD

What is Global AutoCorrect A tool to help with the creative process of writing.

Comparison Global AutoCorrect The writing process Fluid and creative Spell-checker After work is written Finishing touches

The Writing Process The student Red underline Stopping mid-sentence (Bad strategy!) Global AutoCorrect Fewer red underlines Focus on content, not spelling

Reducing Workload Global AutoCorrect drastically reduces the time required for spell-checking.

Reducing Workload Pure Spelling Errors (e.g. phonetic) Contextual Errors (e.g. homophones) Spell-Checker (approve every time) Spell-Checker (approve every time) Stressed Student!

Reducing Workload Pure Spelling Errors (e.g. phonetic) Contextual Errors (e.g. homophones) Spell-Checker (approve every time) Spell-Checker (approve every time) Happy Student! (automatic)

So far… Aiding the writing process Less distracted & frustrated by spelling Reducing workload Less time spell-checking

All Programs The student Copy & paste from word Global AutoCorrect Sits between keyboard and program Works in all programs-No plugins needed

Discreet The student Being different Public areas (lectures, libraries, etc.) Global AutoCorrect Runs in the background Non-interfering support

Improving Spelling The student Hundreds of spelling mistakes Which ones to work on? Global AutoCorrect Silently records corrections Prints most frequent mistakes

Easy to Use The student Stress Time One thing to learn-F2 Global AutoCorrect Instant benefit Millions of intelligent, accurate AutoCorrections Straight out of the box Expanding AutoCorrect lists

Easy to Use Intelligent AutoCorrect Work with leading phonetic experts Cutting-edge technology For every mistake typed, compare the word’s “relative phonetic distance” to all words in English Corrections made only when absolutely certain One thing to learn: F2

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Part of the Solution Alongside all other assistive software Complementing a spell-checker Reducing workload £109 (VAT relief) Windows XP, Vista, 7 & 8 (32 and 64-bit compatible) Mac version due in Summer 2013!

Feedback “Global AutoCorrect is a very useful tool that helps level the playing field for students who struggle with spelling.” Alastair Veal (Assistive Technology Adviser, Brunel University) “Global AutoCorrect is unobtrusive and yet very effective and simple to use.” Sharon Edwards (DSA Assessor) “Global AutoCorrect was extremely simple to use. And it is even more brilliant than my first impression.” Jenny Smith (Dyslexic Teenager & Co-founder of Jenny’s Wish)

Research Findings Cardiff University (Dr Trevor Humby) Dyslexic participants Remembered 18% more of what they had written 10% more confident in the accuracy of their answers

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Feedback – Recently! Just wanted to say this is the best dyslexia product I have. I don't even know it's there doing its thing most of the time! It means I don't have to worry about writing and I can also check up on where I'm having problems. I'm just finishing my PhD thesis with it now! Thanks.

DSA Information Packs Quick user guide DSA justification sheet Ability Magazine article My story Choosing, evaluating and using assistive technology Published in British Dyslexia Association’s book, “Dyslexia and Useful Technology” (October 2012)

Summary Aiding the writing process Reducing workload Intelligent, accurate AutoCorrection Discreet & easy to use