Type
When designing for children with different needs it’s important to use the correct type. The type needs to have the correct a in terms of the way it is handwritten in schools.
- Autistic pupils an easy to read, large font is appropriate so it’s easy.
- Dyslexic pupils need a font that is clear and large, with...
- Good ascenders and descenders,
- b, d, f, h, k, l, t, and all capitals; g, j, p, q, y.
- b and d; p and q distinguished, not mirror images.
- Different forms for capital I, lowercase l and digit 1.
- Rounded g as in handwriting. Most liked rounded a, although perhaps some felt that it may be confused with o.
Colours
Colours need to be carefully considered in terms on how different pupils percieve them.
- For autistic pupils pastel colours work best such as pale pink, pale blue and pale greens, as autistic children see colours a lot more vibrantly and more intense than other children it is important to consider this. Also using only hues and shades of one colour is the best way to work when designing for children with autistm.
- For children with dyslexia working on a cream or pale pastel coloured background with a gray or black font colour is best as dyslexic pupils find it hard to read when something is presented on a white background with a black font.
Imagery
For both autistic and dyslexic pupils keeping imagery to a minimum is best as not to distract or confuse.
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