# A VR Serious Game to Increase Empathy towards Students with Phonological Dyslexia. (arXiv:2401.10926v1 [cs.HC])


Dyslexia is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is estimated to affect about
5-10% of the population. In particular, phonological dyslexia causes problems in
connecting the sounds of words with their written forms. This results in
difficulties such as slow reading speed, inaccurate reading, and difficulty
decoding unfamiliar words. Moreover, dyslexia can also be a challenging and
frustrating experience for students as they may feel misunderstood or
stigmatized by their peers or educators. For these reasons, the use of
compensatory tools and strategies is of crucial importance for dyslexic students
to have the same opportunities as non-dyslexic ones. However, generally, people
underestimate

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