Teaching Learners with Multiple Special Needs
This is an awesome resource with many forms of Assistive Technology.
Everything is here from special need scissors, shoes to program software.
There is a link of resources for Program Support Assistants also known as the 'ParaProfessional.'
Check out the ipod App Round Up...
http://teachinglearnerswithmultipleneeds.blogspot.com/2009/07/options-for-writing-with-word.html
Other Word Prediction Programs:
Classroom Suite by Intellitools ... has word prediction with picture symbols supports and can be used with the Intellitools keyboard which can be a standard keyboard with enlarged keys or can be used with overlays to match whatever software you are using.
Boardmaker with Speaking Dynamically Pro ... has word prediction only with 'Boardmaker with Speaking Dynamicall Pro.' This program is known for being "the ultimate in symbol resources." As well add-on software is avaliable for every area of the curriculm and things that are just fun like coloring books and games.
Also see:
Also see: TextSpeak TS-04
http://www.textspeak.com/talktype.htm
Another App for the iPod Touch or iPhone is Look2Learn which aids in communication needs of early development for example a young student whose cognitive skills exceeds his/ her expressive communication, students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, students who have short or long-term communication challenges due to medical needs, as well as others who have a speech and language disorder.
The latest App is Stories2Learn an App designed to create social preparedness stories that can be downloaded from iTunes. http://www.look2learn.com/look2learn/Home.html
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