ABSTRACT
There are many computer software programs and mobile apps that use a drill-and-practice approach to improve reading skills. Many of these programs: are interactive and engaging, offer tasks at a variety of reading levels, and can be customized. Many students who do not pick up reading with conventional approaches or need extra support to ease their struggle may benefit from an Orton-Gillingham approach; it is highly structured and emphasizes a multisensory method of learning. Many apps can be used to improve speaking, writing, and cognition. Some focus exclusively on teaching phonics, helping struggling students who may reverse letters, or providing practice to expand vocabulary while students learn to read. This chapter details some apps that can be used to complement skills learned in school. Many students have difficulty processing what they see. This is referred to as a visual processing disorder. It is very different from a visual acuity problem or dyslexia.
