- Word prediction may be helpful for students who have trouble with spelling, grammar, or using a keyboard.
- Don Johnston Co: Writer Universal
- Talking word processing software programs are beneficial for students who experience difficulty editing their written composition. Talking word processing software gives these students the opportunity to hear exactly what they wrote. These students are then able to edit their writing.
- Don Johnston Write: Outloud
- This software lets you dictate documents, search the web, and send emails on your computer by simply using your own voice.
- Dragon Naturally Speaking
- A scanning and reading software begins with using a scanner to scan paper documents into a computer. Software will then translate it into digital format so it can be read and edited. It is best used for students with low vision or blindness.
- Scan and Read Pro
Books on CD
- Audiobooks can been used with second-language learners, learning-disabled students, and struggling readers or nonreaders.
- There are a variety of books available to districts on CD
- Multisensory learning involves the use of visual, auditory, and kinestthetic-tactile pathways simultaneously to enhance memory and learning of written language. Multisensory teaching is extremely beneficial for students with dyslexia. This approach can also be helpful for students with a learning disability in math.
- Orton-Gillingham
- Touch Math
Adapted Keyboards
- Adapted keyboards are useful for students who have physical disabilities. These students may have difficulty with gross motor skills. They may only be able to use one hand or have trouble pressing one key at a time. This device helps students who have cerebral palsy and visually impaired students.
- Microsoft Adapted Keyboards
- Portable word processing devices help students who have writing difficulties to edit and correct their written work. This device is usually light and easy to transport around.
- Fusion
- Neo
- Assisted literacy software programs help teach the foundations of reading skills. It helps students who may have fallen below grade level in reading or who may have dyslexia.
- The Computer Assisted Literacy Solution (CALS)
- Voice Output Communication Devices are electronic devices that are able to generate print and/or spoken text. Students that would benefit from voice output communicate devices are students who have severe speech complications or students who are nonverbal.
- Proloquo2go
Type to Learn Software
- Type to learn is a software for the computer that allows students to learn how to type effectively and efficiently. It is combined with lessons on typing along with games that strengthen these skills. This type of program is best used for students who are motivated to use the device and first time learners to keyboarding.
- Type to Learn 4
You offer many types of AT devices that can help students with varying disabilities. I'm particularly interested in the Talking Word Processor Software. Giving students the opportunity to hear what they wrote can really help them with proof reading their own writing and adding more details. This might also benefit a nonverbal student who is unable to read his/her work aloud.
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