Greater awareness of dyslexia (a learning disability) has now resulted in amazing dyslexia software which offers support to dyslexic learners and is really a boon for them. Dyslexics have difficulties in writing and reading as they are unable to comprehend sounds within the words. Programs for writing, reading and recording are available as are specific programs for learning and practicing skills.

To help with writing, utility programs can be used along with word-processors which help in finding and spelling words. They also check the finished text. Speech output can be added to the dyslexia program in which words are read back to the user for further support. These programs provide help to the user with their writing through word banks and lists on the screen or the user can use an overlay keyboard. Some give suggestions which change as the user types while others offer fixed lists of words and phrases to choose from. Speech output programs read back the text to the user as it is being written or when finished. It provides good learning support to check meanings and spellings. A spell-checker is designed to help out with commonly made spelling errors and may be more beneficial to some dyslexics. Some may argue against the use of this type of software for fear that people with dyslexia can become too dependent on them and will not be able to put in personal effort for learning. But, software for those suffering from dyslexia can really increase their self-confidence and in some cases may be imperative.