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Malin's book blog reviews Readioo.

Can you briefly tell us about your experience and background in NPF and working with children? My name is Jennie Kumpula ( instagram ) and I have two children myself, both of whom are diagnosed with autism and ADHD. I have worked as a nurse in psychiatry for 20 years, the last 16 years as a specialist nurse in psychiatry. I have worked with NPF both in the region and in the municipality and currently I work in private care. I work at a BUP clinic with mainly medication follow-ups and psychoeducation. What are the most common challenges that children with NPF face when it comes to reading and learning? Being able to maintain focus and concentration. Being able to read and focus on what is actually in the text. If we think about learning, it is also concentration that causes concern but also that people often learn in a slightly different way. Many people have help from visual support. How can the Readioo reading pen help support children with NPF in their learning? Being able to both listen and follow the text at the same time makes it much easier. Not having to put as much energy into reading if it is the content itself that is important. If it is about the reading itself, it makes it easier to both hear and see the text at the same time. How can using Readioo affect children with NPF self-esteem and motivation to read or learn? Anything that makes it easier is good, they have it tough enough anyway. If the reading becomes more interesting, that is very beneficial. Being able to listen to a text several times is also good. What kind of books or other products would you like to see that work with the reading pen to support children with NPF? I would have liked to have books and texts that are also used in school and also for older children and young people. Imagine having a reading pen when it comes to history, religion, biology, etc.

Who are you? My name is Jasmine and books and reading have been around me since I was a child. My parents read a lot to me and then when I could read myself I liked to get lost in the world of books. I started my book blog and Instagram in 2015 and that's when reading took off and I've discovered so many new authors and books since then. What do you think of Readioo's reading pen as a tool to stimulate reading interest among children? I hope that Readioo's reading pen can contribute to a positive change and that more children can experience the beauty of books and reading and be able to put away the screen for a while. What are your experiences using the products? I think the reading pen is great. I don't have any children of my own, but I think this reading buddy could be good to have on hand. It also tells you if you've put it down and forgotten to turn it off, I noticed that today. It doesn't want to be left alone for too long. The reading pen has a good grip so it's easy for children to use on their own and the voices were very captivating. What kind of books or other products would you like to see work with the reading pen? It would be fantastic if you could use the reading pen on Astrid Lindgren's books, Mamma mu or Pettson & Findus.

I can warmly recommend these products both as a mother and a teacher. They can never replace reading aloud, but a fantastic complement to feeling like you can actually read a book yourself.

Cecilia's Book Tips tells what she thinks about Readioo.