Smartphone beats paper for some with dyslexia

Matthew Snaps, an astrophysicist with dyslexia, found reading on smartphones easier than on paper. He tested this theory at the Harvard Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, focusing on students with dyslexia. Initial tests showed mixed results, with some students reading better on smartphones. Further experiments using eye trackers revealed that reading speed improved with fewer words per line. Not all students benefited, prompting further research to identify who gains most from digital reading. The goal is to make reading accessible for all, especially those with dyslexia.

What challenges does Matthew Snaps face when reading?

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How did Matthew Snaps' smartphone theory aim to help students with dyslexia?

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What were the results of the initial tests comparing reading from paper and smartphones?

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What did Snaps find about reading speed when comparing smartphones and tablets?

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