![]() This is a logical fallacy of authority and part of a feedback and citation loop. Empirical studies, not hunches and style guides from non-profits, suggest a different typeface is best: good old Helvetica. ![]() Several websites and even books cite the BDA. ![]() Small samples of self-reported preferences (anecdotes), with little or no independent testing. British Dyslexia Association (BDA) Dyslexia Style Guide lacks empirical support. Sources claiming “Comic Sans is good for | favored by dyslexics” refer to the BDA style guide. One well-designed empirical study found that some sans serif types are easier and faster for some dyslexics to read, but comprehension suffered. A blog post caused a small wave of arguments on social media in February (2017): One of the common myths I constantly correct in social media and in online forums is that Comic Sans is somehow the “best” typeface for children and adults with dyslexia, ADHD, autism, and other disabilities.
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