Date of Award
Fall 12-14-2023
Document Type
Project (696 or 796 registration)
Degree Name
Master of Science in Special Education
Department
Graduate Studies
Committee Chair
Keri DeSutter
Keywords
Inter-letter, Inter-word, Dyslexia, Reading Accuracy, Reading Speed
Abstract
Abstract
Recent research studies have shown that increased inter-letter and inter-word spacing has a positive effect on the reading speed and accuracy of students with dyslexia. A few of these studies also included the use of increased font size. Research that has included using fonts designed for dyslexics in addition to increased font size has not produced favorable results in increasing reading accuracy and speed. In relationship to previous research our results have shown that a .5 inter-letter and inter-word spacing has a marginal positive effect on reading accuracy and speed. The use of .3 and .7 inter-letter and inter word spacing showed no change in reading accuracy and speed or even a negative performance in reading accuracy and speed.
Recommended Citation
Roemmich, Jon, "Manipulating The Distance of Inter-letter and Inter-word Spacing To Improve Reading Accuracy and Speed in The Dyslexic Student" (2023). Dissertations, Theses, and Projects. 879.
https://red.mnstate.edu/thesis/879
Included in
Elementary Education Commons, Secondary Education Commons, Special Education and Teaching Commons