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SEN / Dyslexia touch typing software developed with the
Dyslexia Research Trust

Accelerated Learning

  • Unique ‘preference screen’ minimises visual disturbances

  • Proven Accelerated Learning teaching method using ‘brain balance’

  • Develops ‘muscle memory’ - engraining spelling

  • Does not overload the working memory

  • Builds confidence and self-esteem

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Our SEN/Dyslexia edition was developed to help individuals with dyslexia because if equipped with the correct tools, they stand a far greater chance of reaching their full potential.

Are you or a member of your family struggling with:

  • Visual disturbances
  • Slow work rate
  • Difficulties with spelling and reading
  • Poor attention span
  • poor and untidy handwriting
  • Poor working memory

If so, learn to touch type with our specialised SEN/Dyslexia typing software, especially designed to help address these challenges.


Industry Recognised

Assured by the BDA

  • In regard to dyslexia, the program helps address the following challenges:
  • Visual disturbances
  • Difficulties with spelling
  • Poor and messy handwriting
  • Slow work rate
  • Poor attention span
  • Poor working memory
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KAZ SEN /Dyslexia Edition

  • SEN teachers adviced us that 10% of their students, the majority suffering from dyslexia, were experiencing visual disturbances caused by white glare from background screens. These disturbances included headaches, blurring, letters rotating, flipping, crowding and running into each other. In order to help address these problems, we talked to dyslexia experts, most notably Dr. Sue Fowler and her team at the Dyslexia Research Trust, Reading Clinic and Oxford University.
  • Over the last fifteen years the Trust have carried out extensive research, trials and visual assessments on over 10,000 children. Results found that the application of a specific frequency of blue filter to help stabilise letter movement and of yellow, to minimise blurring, were extremely successful in the majority of children suffering with visual disturbances and had either improved or completely eliminated their problems – resulting in a rapid improvement in reading skills.
  • They advised us to incorporate their research findings into the KAZ program. So, with further development we produced our SEN/Dyslexia edition, suitable for neurodivergent individuals with: Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD, ASD, Tourettes, amongst others. Why
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“The Preference Screen is a fantastic idea - the kids are really lucky!”

SENCO - Head of Dept. UK

“We love the ability to customise your screen display, to ensure you can read comfortably and the typing and demo areas on the screen are clear and easy to use.”

TheSchoolRun.com

“I just bought your SEN/ Dyslexia version typing course because I suffer badly from screen glare problems, though not dyslexia. Love the product. Many thanks.”

Judith - US

“Thank you UK for caring and investing in tools for dyslexia. You have helped me make a break through - a friend from the US.”

K. H. - US

“Having looked at the KAZ program, I feel that its use should be extended beyond SEN and Dyslexia to including persons recovering from neurological problems and any kind of trauma that has affected their ability to communicate. Using alternative communication includes teaching typing skills.”

Rosh Vettilveloo, Educational Assessor and learning specialist, Sri Rafelsia

Unique ‘Preference Screen’ - especially effective with SEN/Dyslexic users

Incorporating a multi-sensory approach throughout, KAZ’s SEN/Dyslexia edition teaches typing skills whilst minimising visual disturbances, by means of a unique 'preference screen'.

Preferences include:
  • Choice of coloured background/filter screens – for reducing white screen glare
  • Choice of two specific DRT research based background/filter colours - to stabilise letter movement and reduce blurring
  • Choice of dyslexic friendly typefaces (including 2 licensed dyslexic fonts) – for ease of reading
  • Choice of font colour – for contrast from background screen colour
  • Choice of font size – for optimum visibility comfort and to minimise fusing and crowding of letters
  • Choice of Keyboard – for optimum visibility comfort

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Once the user has selected their preferences and can read the sample text comfortably, these options are then 'Saved' and applied throughout the course, tailor making it and ensuring the learning experience is comfortable and enjoyable.

Visually impaired users will benefit from KAZ’s audio descriptive version, which includes ‘speaking keys’ and spoken instruction.
Deaf and hearing impaired users will benefit from KAZ’s text only version, with written and visual instruction.

The course was designed to be used independently and without supervision.

  • The Method

    Unlike other typing tutors based on repetitive exercises and distracting games, KAZ teaches typing skills using specific combinations and progressions of just 11 words in 5 easily memorised, scientifically structured and trademarked phrases. Its multi-sensory approach engages the major senses of sight, sound and touch simultaneously, radically enhancing memory retention and recall - which is why it is so effective.

  • Brain Balance

    The unique method trains the fingers on both hands to work symmetrically and simultaneously, a direct result of both hemispheres of the brain working at the same time (brain balance). No other typing tutor works in this way.

  • Muscle Memory

    The method also builds muscle memory. With the repetition of real word vocabulary - reading, spelling and vocabulary are engrained to memory and spellings become a series of finger movements and patterns on a keyboard, dramatically reducing the likelihood of transposing and misspelling words.

This is why so many special needs co-ordinators (SENCOs) and teachers recommend KAZ.

KAZ Junior SEN / Dyslexia Edition

Our NEW Junior SEN/Dyslexia Edition (age 6 - 11) includes the same unique ‘Preference Screen’, uses the same proven teaching method and includes all the benefits of the KAZ Adult Typing Tutor but with age-related vocabulary, fun imagery and amusing animations - designed to hold the interest and concentration of the younger mind. However, we recommend adult supervision when first using the ‘Preference Screen’.

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KAZ Family SEN / Dyslexia Edition

Our New Family SEN/Dyslexia Edition offers a choice of both Adult and Junior versions, available as a cost effective 5-user multi license for the price of three.

Dyslexic family members should use the ‘Preference Screen’ to obtain their preferred settings. Non dyslexic members should simply begin the course on the pre-set default settings.

The Online edition includes an ‘Administrator Panel’ where the administrator can choose and allocate the appropriate license to each family member and can monitor family progress (bookmarks, speed and accuracy).

Now everyone in the family can learn to type.

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Adult Phrases : (choice)
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Junior Imagery : (choice)
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Prices and Licensing

All our products comprise both UK and North American options.
Prices inclusive of VAT at 20% for our UK and European customers.

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KAZ Online e-learning KAZ Download
MAC Windows
Description Feature-rich multimedia keyboard training, allowing you to train over the internet from anywhere you have access to an internet connection without installing KAZ software. Download version providing feature rich multimedia keyboard training. Download version providing feature rich multimedia keyboard training.
Administrator panel for issuing licences and full monitoring of student progress -Family Online only Yes, for the number of licences purchased. Easy to use and full back office showing progress, statistics and student bookmarks. No No
Preference Screen Yes Yes Yes
Audio Tuition Yes Yes Yes
Text-only Tuition Yes Yes Yes
Speed and Accuracy Development Yes Yes Yes
Software Installation Required No Yes Yes
Scalable Course Yes Yes Yes
Speed and Accuracy Score History Yes (full history) Yes (during course only due to Apple restrictions) Yes (full history)
Bookmarking Yes Yes (during course only due to Apple restrictions) Yes
Region Settings USA and UK keyboard support (Qwerty). Audio tuition with USA or English accents and vocabulary.
User Guides Videos, brochure and guides.
Workstations Supported Windows 10, Windows 8, Apple Mac running OS X, Mojave, High Sierra - PC and Mac always updated to latest versions. Not a browser based product. Not a browser based product.
Internet Access Required Yes, internet access is required to access the software. Yes, internet access is required to access the software.
Browser Compatibility Chrome, Safari, Internet Explorer, Firefox - you may need to enable plug-ins. Not a browser based product. Not a browser based product.
Access to KAZ Software Any computer connected to the internet, at work, home and away. Only the workstation in which the software has been installed and activated.
Licensing Annual licence. Perpetual licence (10 years) to run on the workstation to which the software has been installed and activated - with 1 year support.

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