Word Prediction

Word Prediction software is used to help with text entry. These software programs predict and complete the word you are typing and the next word is based on word frequency and context. They may also include features such as spell checking as you type, multiple word prediction, text-to-speech, grammatical rules, phonetic spelling, and hotkeys for frequently used words. Text-to-speech can provide auditory feedback to assist in word choices and selection.

Word prediction can be particularly useful for slow typists, probe or pen users, dyslexics and helps enable learners to express their thoughts in writing with less frustration. Individuals can work at their developmental spelling level, write with content-specific words, and build good first sentences with correct conventions and gain writing confidence.

Word prediction programs reduce the time, effort and frustration for individuals with spelling difficulties to produce written work by providing an on-screen list of possible words to use in a piece of writing. The learner types a letter or two and the program provides a list of words beginning with that letter(s). If one of the choices is a word the learner wishes to use, he/she selects it. If not, the learner enters another letter that produces a new set of choices.