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How to Use Color.
A lot of adults that have dyslexia have learned to device ways on how to manage their condition. One of the methods commonly done is the use of colors.
The glare of white paper
Historical evidence points out that disorders like dyslexia are sometimes affected by color. It is believed that the glare of color of a white paper is the prime reason for making it really difficult, and tinted paper can be preferable.
People affected by dyslexia are not able to focus on the information they are reading on plain white paper. Thus, they find it difficult to remember or grasp the meaning of such information. White paper is considered to be very aversive, which is the same reason why learning has become aversive as well. That is why, color is used to make reading somewhat more pleasant, especially to a dyslexic reader. So here are some ways on how putting color into your life can change your reading and organizational skills dramatically!
Color coding
Color coding has been proven effective by a lot of dyslexics. This can have a dramatic effect on your organizational skills. For example, color coding your computer disks by class can be helpful. You can also try making specific colored labels to stick to your disks, or CD’s so that you know which one is for which use.
Color coded notebooks
Buying color coded notebooks can be done too. In this way, you know which notebook is for what class by simply looking at the color. Color coding saves you a lot of time, since you don’t have to waste your time looking through unorganized material.
 Highlighters
Since most printed material in the market are usually on white paper, highlighters can become your best friend, if you want to read the page with some color. You can have several highlighters close by when reading books. This can also be helpful when you often lose track of the meaning of what you are reading and what part of the book are you already.
Some people may feel that highlighting is a clumsy affair, but it can be very helpful for dyslexics. However, take care to put highlighting to use only on things that are your own. Avoid highlighting library books because you may have to suffer financially in the form of a penalty. If you are against use of highlighting, then it would be better to write it or take a print-out. This can help you read more effectively, in the absence of the glow of a white paper.
Left and right
If you have problems with distinguishing right from left, then you can use colors to help you distinguish between them. It would be perfect to use contrast colors. For example, wearing a blue sock on your right foot and a red sock on your left can assist you to remember which is which. This can be useful if direction is important with what you do, like in sports.
October 2008.
Reading Through Colored Filters.
Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome.
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