How helpful do you think it is for emerging readers, especially those struggling with dyslexia, for me to include OpenDyslexic 3 font in my apps? Is there something else I could do that would be more effective for emerging readers?

Dr. Pierson’s Response:

Thank you for reaching out to DyslexiaHelp. Your question is a good one, especially with how this font has been popularized in the media. You should know that there is no evidence to support a special font for dyslexic readers. I’ve got a bit about some research here.

And here is a piece that I wrote in response to a similar question.

In regards as to what else to do — the one article noted that readers preferred Times New Roman or Ariel fonts. You could try using those, but the data did suggest that font is a personal preference.