WYNN 4.0

Main Features

• Colour-coded rotating toolbars create a simple interface
• Words are highlighted and spoken simultaneously
• Uses human-sounding AT&T Natural Voices

Description:

WYNN is a program that highlights text as it is spoken. It features four colour-coded, rotating toolbars. WYNN provides a simple point-and-click interface and is extremely easy to use. The toolbars include file management, visual and auditory presentation of text, traditional study tools, writing aids and Internet use. Wynn now offers homophone support.

Best uses

WYNN can also be used to assist individuals who have difficulty with a range of reading and writing problems including:

• Weak reading and reading comprehension skills
• Read with limited fluency
• Reread or skip lines in oral reading
• Substitute, omit, and/or transpose letters, words, syllables, and phrases
• Lose place on page
• Skip lines, words, letters, and numbers
• Poor spelling skills
• Problems with grammar, syntax and organization: for example does not include all parts of an organized paragraph

(WYNN’s rotating toolbar)

Limitations:

The main limitation of WYNN is the price. It might be a bit expensive for some individuals. Other software may be better value for the same functions.