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Proofreading Software Programs

Learn about assistive technology tools called proofreading software programs.
By Kristin Stanberry, Marshall Raskind, Ph.D.
 

Students who struggle with writing (e.g., spelling, grammar, punctuation, word usage, and sentence structure) may benefit from software programs (included in many word processing systems) that scan word processing documents and alert the user to possible errors.

What type(s) of learning difficulty do these tools address?

This type of tool benefits people who struggle with: writing/spelling.

Products to Consider:

Most word processing software programs include proofreading programs. They may be identified as spell-checkers or grammar-checkers within a word processing program.

Resources to help you evaluate assistive technology for your child:

 

Kristin Stanberry is a writer and editor specializing in parenting, education, and consumer health/wellness issues. Her areas of expertise include learning disabilities and AD/HD, which she wrote about extensively for Schwab Learning and GreatSchools.

 

Marshall H. Raskind, Ph.D. is a learning disability researcher. He is a frequent presenter at international learning disability conferences and is the author of numerous professional publications on learning disabilities. He is well-known for his research in assistive technology and longitudinal studies tracing LD across the lifespan.

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