Talking Word Processors

Talking Word Processors (TWP) are writing software programs that provide speech feedback as the student writes. It echoes each letter as it is typed and each words as the spacebar is pressed. This type of AT is usually used to assist with writing, can also incorporate powerful tools for reading. A TWP can assist students with learning disabilities by reading material aloud to help them edit, comprehend, and organize their writing. Once any file (book, assignment, or article) is imported into a TWP, the text can be read aloud to the student. With some TWP you can also enlarge font, can the color on the screen, and highlight in order to following along as the text is read. Various voices and the rate and volume of the speech can also be altered.