Word Prediction

From ITCH

Word Prediction software works in conjunction with a word processor. It has a customisable lexicon which learns the user's vocabulary.

Penfriend XP is one example of software which can be used with a keyboard. As the user begins to type a possible list of words appears in a small window. The user can hover the mouse over the word to hear it read aloud. User can select word by clicking on it or by pressing a number which appears beside the chosen word. The software will also read text aloud if highlighted and copied. It is ideal for a user with a physical disability (because it minimises key presses) or those who need a little encouragement and help with spelling.

TextHelp. Read and Write Gold offers a more comprehensive (and complicated) approach to word prediction.

www.dasher.org.uk [1] Take a look at this new approach and be amazed.

Watch a video demonstration [2] Word processing with a mouse and no clicks!