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Assistive Technology for Students with Learning Disabilities
Benefit
Computer-assisted Instruction
software & applications
provide instruction & practice on various devices
provide immediate & dynamic feedback
skills
spelling
expressive writing skills
math drills
easily memorize math facts
reading comprehension
low distractibility
Software Functions
text-to-speech
read aloud digital/printed text
decoding & word-recognition
for students who have difficulty hearing letter-sounds
reading comprehension
software
Kurweil 3000 software
speech-to-text
low-level transcription skills
handwriting
grammar
punctuation
spelling
benefit
transcribe spoken word into computer text
students can bypass the typing
students can focus more on composing longer, more complex stories with fewer errors
software
XpressLab
word prediction
for students with physical disabilities
more choices of words recommended on the software
increases transcription accuracy, word fluency, quality of writing
software
WordQ
Low to Mid-tech
Receptive
Notepad :pen:
colour-coded
purpose
topic
information function
Speaking
Cue cards
provide hints for oral presentation
organize information before-hand
Reading
Highlighter strips
eliminate extra visual clutter
Sticky notes
summarize main ideas
Writing
Pencil grips
for students who struggle with handwriting
provide surface for easier utilization
Computerized pens
transmit handwriting into digital text
some have audio-recording
tap on the written notes to listen to the audio file
Reasoning
Graphic organizers
to see connections between ideas
Audio recorders
record ideas during thinking process
for recall and clarification
Math
4-function-calculator
Mid to High-tech
Reading
Storyline Online
free online streaming video program featuring books read aloud
Project Gutenberg
over 45,000 free e-books
Wikipedia
The Simple English function allows content to be "translated" into plain English which is easier to read
Kurzweil 3000
text-to speech software can read aloud digital or printed text
Writing
Word-processing
spell check, dictionary options, synonym support and word-prediction features
Speaking
Prezi
to create presentations
Reasoning
Spark-Space
supports the writing of students who are visual learners
Audacity
to record and edit sounds
Inspiration
helps students to organize ideas visually without the challenge of handwriting or spelling requirements
Receptive
Visuwords
look up words to find their meanings and associations with other words and concepts
Audio-recorders
store hundreds of hours of audio
Talking dictionary
to verify definitions and
spelling
Math
Math Dictionary for Kids
An animated, interactive online math dictionary
Braiing Camp
animated lessons and interactive activities to assess student understanding
Graphic calculator
can solve complex equations, and the dynamic display screen
IXL Math
access students' performance on each objective
Sumdog
adapt math questions to each students' ability
Apps for Mobile devices
Reading
Free Books
23,000 free booksNotes, highlight option, bookmark and dictionary tools
GoodReader
PDF reader allows to add sticky notes, highlight and take notes
Speak Selection
can be used to read aloud electronic text
Writing
iWordQ
provides reading assistance, word choice and proof reading functions
Dragon Dictation
voice recognition application allows to speak and instantly see your text or email messages
Pages
allows to compose, edit work and share. Includes word prediction, speech-to-text, and spell check functions
Speaking
ShowMe Interactive Whiteboard
students may opt to record presentations on their iPad beforehand
Reasoning
SimpleMind+
to brainstorm and organise ideas Completed concept maps can be automatically converted to an outline
Receptive
Audiobooks
Provides a simple way to listen to many of the best classic books and modern titles
Math
ShowMe and ScreenChomp
interactive whiteboard interface to solve problems