How Tailo Helped Francesca Regain Control of Her Reading and Confidence
How one student with dyslexia transformed her university experience using Tailo’s AI-powered reading support.
Francesca, a dyslexic criminology student, struggled to keep up with academic reading, until Tailo gave her the clarity, confidence, and support she needed.
The Challenge
Before discovering Tailo, Francesca faced constant challenges with reading comprehension and information retention. As a student with dyslexia, following along with dense academic texts during classes left her overwhelmed and frustrated.
“I always got lost when following along in classes and not actually taking in any of the information I had just read. I’d lose my place in the text, which made me lose a lot of confidence in my reading ability.”
She had tried tools like ChatGPT and free online summarising sites, but they were either unreliable, not accessible for repeated use, or not accepted by her university. The result? A growing workload, rising stress, and a lack of confidence in her ability to stay on top of course materials.
The Solution
Francesca was introduced to Tailo through her Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) assessor, and everything changed.
Tailo’s AI-powered summaries quickly became her go-to tool. She uses it to break down complex readings and pull out key insights so she can focus her time on coursework and essay writing. The text-to-speech functionality helps her engage with content more effectively, without being held back by reading fatigue.
“The summaries are so clear and cohesive. There’s not too much information, but there’s enough to get a full understanding of the document.”
The Result
More Organised
Tailo helped Francesca stay on top of her weekly readings by summarising the key points of long academic articles. Instead of spending hours trying to get through every document, she can now focus on what matters most.
Reduced Stress Levels
Academic reading used to feel overwhelming, leaving Francesca frustrated and anxious. With Tailo, she’s no longer stuck rereading the same sections or falling behind in class.
Increased Academic Confidence
Francesca struggled with comprehension and often felt like she wasn’t retaining anything she read. Tailo helped change that, giving her the tools to engage with content and contribute more confidently to her studies.
Tailo has helped Francesca move from reading frustration to academic momentum, without compromising how she learns best.
Francesca is just one of many students discovering the impact of truly accessible academic reading. With Tailo, she no longer feels behind or overwhelmed – instead, she’s organised, engaged, and thriving.
“I would recommend Tailo to other students as I think it’s a really helpful tool that attends to needs a lot of people struggle with. It’s super easy to use, so it’s suitable for anyone.”
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