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What are some strategies or resources I can use to manage dyslexia while pursuing my academic and career goals?

I find writing assignments and taking notes in class to be challenging due to my dyslexia. I've used text-to-speech apps before, but I'm looking for more strategies or resources that could help me manage it more effectively. Any advice for balancing dyslexia with school and eventually starting my career?

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Hi Zitli,

It's fantastic that you're using text-to-speech apps! I'm a huge fan of NaturalReader and built-in features like Spoken Content on Mac. They let me listen to emails, Word documents, and even research plans while I follow along or move around.

For text adjustments, I highly recommend the Google extension HelperBird and Google Chrome's Reading Mode. They make it easy to change texts to OpenDyslexic or Comic Sans for better readability. Plus, you can adjust font width and height to suit your needs.

Google Docs is amazing for note-taking! The various heading levels help me organize my documents, and it's perfect for daily collaboration. I also love the built-in voice dictation (speech-to-text). It lets me freely express my thoughts, which I find easier than typing. Editing is a breeze once everything's on paper. If you're in voice conference meetings, ask if they can be recorded and transcribed—it really helps with tracking action items.

I'm also a big fan of the Pomodoro method! I break my work time into chunks, focusing for 30 minutes, then taking a 5-minute break. I do this 3-4 times, and after the last 30-minute session, I take a longer 15-minute break.

Remember, not every method or assistive tech works for everyone, but try a few and see what suits you. Your dyslexia is a superpower!
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