Yoto Players were a huge hit at our Assistive Tech Festival. It was brilliant to see so many dyslexic learners really engaged in the product and excited to see the books on offer and have a listen. I think the physical nature of the cards is more appealing to them than just seeing a list of books on digital audiobook platforms.
Interestingly, but maybe not surprisingly, the greatest interest came from parents of children with Autism and ADHD, alongside Dyslexia, as they were most concerned about finding blue light free alternatives for their children to listen to in the evenings. A large proportion of parents were also keen to invest in them as a way of helping their children to reengage with age-appropriate books having been turned off reading books due to limitations in their reading abilities.
Most parents commented on how, although they read to their children, they could see the value in their children having an audio platform where they could listen to stories independently during times that they need to wind down. Parents and children also loved the idea of using the Make Your Own cards to aid memory by uploading voice notes and reminders. They also liked how quick and easy it is to link podcasts to Make Your Own cards.
Here at Dyslexia Sparks we really understand how audiobooks can help to keep dyslexic learners interested in reading, and helps to develop their vocabulary, even when they find the physical process of accessing books hard. We think the Yoto is a great advancement in technology which makes audiobooks even more accessible!
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