“Every child who struggles to read deserves early screening, timely intervention, and affordable reading support and tools. My experience taught me how much it matters to get help early. I also learned how hard it can be for families to find that help. That’s why I started DyslexAI.info. I want to help more students get the support they need to learn with confidence.”
Cally Kammerer, Founder
WHY I STARTED DYSLEXAI.INFO
In fifth grade,
I was reading at
a first-grade level.
Cally’s story is why we work for earlier answers, affordable support, and a fair chance to learn.
In kindergarten, my parents noticed that learning to read was harder for me than for other kids. They raised their concerns with my school and were reassured that I would “catch up.” In second grade, they formally requested testing for learning disabilities. The school declined, saying that reading would eventually “click.”
For the next three years, my parents continued asking for help as their concerns grew. Reading never clicked, and my confidence kept falling. I thought I was “dumb.” In fifth grade, my parents sought a private neuropsychological evaluation. It showed that I was reading at a first-grade level and diagnosed me with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and ADHD. Finally, we had answers. I began to understand that I needed a different way to learn.
My school didn’t offer the intensive reading remediation I needed. My family spent $30,000 out of pocket at Lindamood-Bell to help me learn to read. Hours of travel and instruction were stressful and put a huge strain on my family. During the pandemic, the work moved online. I made progress, but I knew many families couldn’t afford that same chance.
When AI became widely available, I saw a chance to help more students get learning support for free or at a much lower cost. No student should have to wait years to be understood, or miss out on reading support because of money.
I founded DyslexAI.info in 2024 to help make that happen. I lead hands-on workshops, share useful tools, and speak with Maryland lawmakers. Early identification matters. So does getting help when you need it.
Read my full founding storyA PLACE TO START
Tools that support
your own thinking.
Pick a learning goal. Try a tool with a teacher or trusted adult. See what helps.
CALLY’S TOP PICK + MORE TO EXPLORE
Cally’s AI favorites ✨
My number-one favorite is ChatGPT, especially for “Chat Math.” Here’s why, plus a few more tools to explore. Check each tool’s cost and device requirements to find what fits your family.
Why access matters to me
My family spent $30,000 on reading remediation after years of missed identification. I know how much the right support can change. I also know many families can’t afford it. That experience is why I’m exploring AI as a way to make learning support more affordable and accessible.
The story behind DyslexAI.infoCALLY’S NUMBER-ONE FAVORITEChatGPT / “Chat Math”
My top pick for working through a confusing concept, getting my ideas organized, or practicing math one step at a time. “Chat Math” is what we call using ChatGPT for math support. It isn’t a separate app.
Try this. “Help me understand this math problem. Ask one question at a time, wait for my answer, and give me a hint if I get stuck. Then give me a similar problem to try on my own.”
See the math, too. ChatGPT’s interactive visual explanations let you change numbers and see how a graph, shape, or formula responds. For supported topics, this gives you another way to explore the idea at your own pace.
Try a visual. “Help me understand the area of a circle with an interactive visual. Let me change the radius, then ask me what happens to the area.” Available to logged-in users across plans, including Free, for supported math and science topics.
About interactive math visualsPart of our free Core Four. Follow the setup, age, permission, and usage guidance in the toolkit. Check the steps against class materials; AI can make mistakes.
Try ChatGPT in the free phone toolkitA PATIENT STUDY PARTNERKhanmigo
A tutor that guides you with questions instead of simply handing over answers. Short back-and-forth exchanges can make a big task feel more manageable. Take your time, ask for one question at a time, and ask for another explanation whenever you need it.
Cally’s first step is to turn on voice input. Tap the blue microphone in the chat and allow microphone access. Speech-to-text lets you say your answer instead of typing. Use read-aloud, too, to hear replies. For students who find reading or processing under pressure difficult, this can ease the load and make it easier to focus on the idea.
Cost $4/month or $44/year for the U.S. learner/parent plan, plus applicable tax. A parent or guardian must sign up for students under 18. Free teacher tools do not include free student tutoring.
Explore Khanmigo · Voice setupFRIENDLY READING PRACTICELexy
A warm, encouraging reading tutor with phonics practice and games. Its adaptive exercises adjust as a student learns, helping focus practice on the sounds and patterns that need more attention.
Free features two practice sessions per day, according to its App Store listing. More features require Premium. The provider also offers an Ambassador Programme for families who cannot afford Premium.
Phone access iPhone; Android is not yet supported. Check the App Store’s device requirements before installing.
Get Lexy for iPhone · Plans and financial supportMAKE READING A LISTENING EXPERIENCEElevenReader
Hear articles, PDFs, eBooks, and your own text in realistic, expressive voices. Pick a narrator and reading speed that work for you. Optional background soundscapes, like rain, café sounds, or calm instrumental music, can make listening more immersive. Some produced audiobooks also include music and story sound effects.
Try this. Add a short sample passage, choose a voice, and listen to one paragraph. Pause and explain the main idea in your own words. Try a soundscape if you like; keep it off if it makes concentrating harder.
Free features 10 hours of text-to-audio for your uploads every month, with no payment card required to start. Additional listening and other premium features may cost extra; check current plans and soundscape availability in the app.
Phone access iPhone and Android. No computer needed.
Get ElevenReader · Free plan details · Voices and soundscapesA FREE FIRST STEP FOR FAMILIESDysolve · Free pre-screening
Wondering whether reading struggles could be dyslexia? Dysolve offers a free pre-screening checklist to help families notice patterns associated with dyslexia and language-based difficulties.
Identifying concerns early can help students get appropriate support sooner. Bring what you notice to your child’s school or a qualified specialist.
Free option the pre-screening checklist. This link is for screening only. A checklist can flag possible risk; it is not a formal evaluation or diagnosis, and the provider does not describe this free checklist as an AI assessment.
Explore free pre-screening These tools offer support with tutoring, reading practice, listening, and screening. They complement skilled teaching and appropriate evaluation. Learn why early identification matters from the International Dyslexia Association. Features and prices checked October 3, 2026.
FOR PARENTS, EDUCATORS & COMMUNITY PARTNERS
A workshop you can put into practice
Help a student find one tool that makes learning easier. Start with a sample task without personal information. Let them do the thinking.
- Choose a goal · 5 minutes. What feels hardest? Reading directions, starting writing, remembering assignments, or studying? Pick one small task together.
- Install and model one support · 10 minutes. Check school rules, age requirements, and any required guardian permission. Together, choose an app from the free phone toolkit, install the official version, and open its free feature without a paid trial. Show how to listen to text, dictate, or break instructions into steps. Explain when a simple assistive feature is enough and when AI might help. An adult can demonstrate with a sample where appropriate.
- Practice together · 15 minutes. Try the app’s sample activity on the student’s phone, then an appropriate learning task. For reading, listen and explain it back. For writing, dictate and organize the student’s ideas. For planning, make a homework checklist. Guide with questions.
- Check learning · 10 minutes. Check AI responses against the original text or class materials. Have the student explain what they learned in their own words. Fix mistakes together.
- Make a plan · 5 minutes. Have the student reopen the app and find the feature on their own. Choose when and where to practice again, and a trusted adult to ask for help. Ask, “Did this make the task easier while keeping the work yours?”
Adjust the pace, offer breaks, and work one-on-one or in a small group. Tools support instruction and accommodations. Protect student identities; don’t upload school records or private information.
FOR STUDENTS
Your ideas. Tools that help.
One task. One tool. Try the prompts below with a trusted adult when needed, and follow your school’s rules.
- Start small. Name what you need help with. You might want to understand a word, organize your ideas, or get started on homework.
- Set up a free phone tool. With Cally or a trusted adult, pick an app from the phone toolkit. Install it where permitted, open the free feature, and skip paid trials. Try the example by listening to text, dictating your ideas, or breaking a task into steps. Leave names and private information out.
- Do the thinking. Answer in your own words. Ask for hints and questions rather than completed assignments.
- Check it. AI can be wrong. Compare its response with class materials and ask a teacher or trusted adult if you are unsure.
- Build a routine. Reopen the app so you can find it later. Add a homework reminder, write your next step, gather what you need, and set aside a short time to work. What helped?
READINGHear it. Understand it.
Listen with text-to-speech. Ask for unfamiliar words in plain language, then check your understanding against the original text.
Try a learning prompt
“Explain this word in simple language, give me an example, and then ask me a question to check my understanding.”
Get your ideas down.
Dictate or brainstorm your own ideas. Ask questions to organize them, keeping the writing yours.
Try a learning prompt
“Ask me one question at a time to help me organize my ideas. Do not write my answer for me.”
Take it one step at a time.
Break a task into small steps. Explain what you learned, and check AI responses against class materials.
Try a learning prompt
“Help me break this task into small steps. Start with the first step and wait for my response.”
Use technology thoughtfully.
Follow school rules and tool age requirements. Keep names, school records, and private information out of prompts. AI can make mistakes; check its answers. Assistive tools complement skilled teaching and reading instruction.
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