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AT for literacy comes in all shapes and sizes. It includes a quiet area for a student to read, a highlighter, or a tablet with apps on it. No matter how big or small your student's AT needs are, us teachers will always be sure to make sure they are getting what they need in order to succeed in the classroom!

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This pen is a must! Helping students take notes while being able to audio record the lecture can be so helpful!

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It's the end of feeling stressed about note-taking in class. Smartpens capture everything you hear and write so you can be confident that you'll never miss a word.

No matter what your learning style is, a smartpen lets you capture words, scribbles and diagrams and syncs everything to what is said.

Livescribe lets you organize your notes to fit your learning style. Transfer all your smartpen notes and recordings to your computer to search for key phrases and create custom virtual notebooks to better organize your notes.

Convenient play back controls on your Livescribe paper allow you to slow down or speed up the audio recording, control volume and even bookmark key information.

Don't settle for confusing notes. Just tap on your notes and your smartpen will play back what the instructor said - as many times as you need to hear it.

No need to freak out. Livescribe helps you find and focus on what matters. Play back only the key material from a semester's worth of notes with a tap on your notebook, Mac, or PC. Even take your notes to go* on your iOS or Android device.

Want to be the rockstar of your study group? Share an interactive version of notes and audio called pencasts by email, Evernote, or Dropbox.

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It's the end of feeling stressed about note-taking in class. Smartpens capture everything you hear and write so you can be confident that you'll never miss a word. No matter what your learning style is, a smartpen lets you capture words, scribbles and diagrams and syncs everything to what is said.

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Audiobooks are a game changer. Being able to follow along while the passages are being read to you is an assistive technology tool that often slides under the radar.

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A tablet or device with a touchscreen is something so simple that could change the world of someone who needs AT to support their writing.

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Assistive Technology and Universal Design for Learning go hand in hand. AT cam be used in order for UDL standards to be met.

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Every class consists of reading and writing. Imagine being a student in a classroom and being too shy to speak up that they cannot keep up or understand the lessons. These children are in classrooms just like mine and yours and it is it our responsibility to make sure that these students get the help that they need. Stay alert and be aware of your students!

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There are many different devices and tools for support with literacy in the classroom. There are the more basic options, and more complex options, too!

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Reading Rockets is back at it again with the great information! This video is about Assistive Technology but from the view of teachers!

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Video: A Teacher's View of Assistive Technology

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In this video, teachers of students with a range of learning needs discuss the ways in which assistive technology can help. (In English and Spanish)

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Reading Rockets is a great site to find writing tools to use in the classroom!

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Learn about assistive technology tools - from abbreviation expanders to word-recognition software programs - that address your child's specific writing difficulties.

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Still stuck on options for AT in for reading? This video guides you through even more options!

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Assistive Technology Solutions for Reading

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This highly praised app allows for growth and assistance starting at a very young age. It is available on every platform and is free to teachers! Check this one out, it will not disappoint!

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HOMER | The Essential Early Learning Program and App for Kids 2-8

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HOMER is the early learning program for ages 2-8 that is personalized to your child’s interests to help them fall in love with learning. Try it free for 30 days!

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This Chrome App is very useful as a piece of technology to assist students with reading comprehension and understanding through a tablet, computer, and other devices.

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Organization:
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Add the ability to manage your entire organization.

Get everyone on the same page with access to shared data.

Make your life easy with optional domain & subdomain licensing.

Includes access to our deployment and support specialists.

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Read aloud (TTS) accessible and inaccessible text (OCR), simplify difficult vocabulary, and translate English into other languages.

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This app is specific to Apple and iOS Devices. It allows for the exploration, practice, and recognition of a variety of vocabulary.

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iPad Screenshots

VocAB Scenes
By Advanced Bionics

Three ways to Play, Listen and Say with 6 scenes about kids.
Choose from one of 6 familiar and fun scenes for children. There are three different ways to play. In "Make a Scene" choose your scene and drag and place 12 different items just where you think they should go . Talk about what's happening and make a story. "Name 10" is a vocabulary game that challenges you to remember all of the items in the scene (while the iPad is held away). The Listener taps the items you name that are marked, earning you one point each. In "Yes or No?" you play at guessing the item chosen by the other player. Be careful about how many questions you ask....the other player gets a point for each one! This program was designed and illustrated by certified Listening and Language Specialist and Speech-Language Pathologist Dave Sindrey.
Features...
*6 different scenes (water fight, the beach, pet store, swimming pool, camping, and winter fun).
*12 different drag and drop items for each scene.
*Three different games for each scene to promote listening and language.
*Some children are shown wearing technology for hearing.

*Works on iPad 2 or Later

Version 1.2.0

Updated for iOS 11
Modified UI to make it more User Friendly

Information

Seller

Advanced Bionics, LLC

Compatibility

Requires iOS 7.0 or later. Compatible with iPad.

Copyright

© Advanced Bionics

Family Sharing

With Family Sharing set up, up to six family members can use this app.

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‎VocAB Scenes By Advanced Bionics Three ways to Play, Listen and Say with 6 scenes about kids. Choose from one of 6 familiar and fun scenes for children. There are three different ways to play. In "Make a Scene" choose your scene and drag and place 12 different items just where you think they should...

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Check out this App, Scribble Press and Scribble Press Deluxe to see how helpful it could be for students in your classroom!

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Scribble Press Deluxe

TIME Magazine's Top 25 iPad apps for Kids in 2012

- Parents Choice Gold Award

"Hands Down the Best Story Creation App"

- Famigo

"This is one cool tool! Kids can use their imaginations while writing, illustrating, and publishing an ibook, which can then be shared."

- TeacherswithApps.com

"Scribble Press is my favorite kids' treat."

- Jennifer Garner, Teacher, Mom

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Tell Your Story! Where kids can imagine, write, illustrate, and share their own stories in their home or classroom. Scribble Press Deluxe Designed for the classroom or home, Scribble is an app that empowers children to imagine, write, and illustrate their own stories. Featuring over 300 drawing tools, backgrounds, stickers, stamps and music to inspire...

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Do you have students who could use assistance in organizing their thoughts, writing elements, or everyday plans? Lucidchart for Education is an app to check out!

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Lucidchart will automatically upgrade your account if you're a K12 educator or student registering with a valid educational email address. You simply need to sign up for a free account and follow the dialogue prompts-it's that simple.

Higher Education student or professor? We've got you covered.

1. For Higher Education students and professors, sign up for a Lucidchart account with your education email address.

2. Click your name in the top right and navigate to "User Settings"

3. Click "Get a Free Educational Upgrade" in the bottom left navigation.

4. Receive your confirmation email, click the link, and you're in!

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Lucidchart will automatically upgrade your account if you're a K12 educator or student registering with a valid educational email address. You simply need to sign up for a free account and follow the dialogue prompts-it's that simple. For Higher Education students and professors, sign up for a Lucidchart account with your education email address.

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Dysgraphia is from within the nervous system which effects the fine motor skills that are needed to write. For more information, please read the article below and view the attached video.  https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/childhood-adhd/dysgraphia-facts#1

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Compared to other learning disabilities like ADHD and dyslexia, dysgraphia is not well understood. But we do know that for children who have dysgraphia, it can be a serious obstacle to academic success-and the research suggests there are tactics you can adopt to help kids with the condition express themselves.

We looked at several sources for this video, including the understood.org website, " What Is Dysgraphia?" by the National Center for Learning Disabilities, a 2007 study titled "Dysgraphia: How It Affects A Student's Performance and What Can Be Done About It" by Alyssa L. Crouch and Jennifer J. Jakubecy, and 2015 research from Peter Chung and Dilip R. Patel published in the International Journal of Child and Adolescent Health.

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While there's not a lot of research on dysgraphia yet, there are a few signs you should look out for, and some evidence-based tactics to help kids with the writing condition.

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Dyslexia presents itself differently in every student that has it. It could be minor or severe. Being able to know how to help guide students in the classroom with this reading disability is very important! Hear it from a fellow student who has Dyslexia in her speech at TEDxYouth.

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As someone learning with dyslexia, you may find challenges inside the classroom and out. Dyslexia is a lifelong conditionthat takes time to process and find a learning strategy that works best for you and your abilities. It is important to remember that you are not alone in living with this condition. There are millions of people who have dyslexia, making it the most common learning disability in the United States. Looking to peers, teachers, and parents for motivation and encouragement along with educational support tools, are the best recipe for success.

Strategies for Living with Dyslexia

Finding a passion in life is essential for anyone to thrive, especially for those living with dyslexia. There are many strategies available that support lifelong literacy for people who have dyslexia whether you are still in school or entering the workforce, including:

Relying on Logic Instead of Memorization: For those living with dyslexia, memorization is a huge component of success, especially when it comes to test taking. If a question doesn't recall a specific memory, don't worry! Look to using logic to choose the best answer if you are ever unsure.

Doing Homework in a Quiet Place: Oftentimes, completing assignments come with difficulties for learners who have dyslexia. Picking a consistent and quiet spot to work on schoolwork helps reduce the stressful feelings that come along with schoolwork challenges.

Using Literacy Technology In and Out of the Classroom: Utilizing educational technology, like kurzweil 3000, allows students with dyslexia to keep up with peers in the classroom and be successful outside of school with assignments and readings. The integrated features provide the support you need to excel with common difficulties like reading, spelling, and the writing process.

Taking Your Time: Completing assignments and other tasks at your own pace allows you to get a better grasp of the materials and see concepts from multiple angles.

The Benefits of Using Literacy Technology to Support Your Learning with Dyslexia

There are so many benefits to using assistive technology to better support your learning in and out of the classroom environment. These educational tools help learners with dyslexia by using a 365° approach to help tackle common difficulties you face, by:

Allowing for All Materials to be Digital: Organizing assignments, handouts, and other paperwork can be challenging for students who have dyslexia. You can streamline all your schoolwork and resources by using Kurzweil 3000's online library as a digital hub-or access materials saved in Google Drive with one click.

Providing a Platform to Take Tests On: Routine and standardized tests can be a source of stress for those with dyslexia. The ability to test at your own pace, either by changing the text-to-speech speed and re-reading questions as many times as you need, allows you to be more independent.

Helping with the Writing Process: Dyslexia is categorized by difficulty processing written and oral language. Assistive technology helps support those challenges by providing software that helps check spelling as you are working, laying out thoughts while writing a paper, and taking notes using talking word processor support.

Learn More About Kurzweil 3000 >

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Supporting Lifelong Literacy for Learners with Dyslexia - Kurzweil Education

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As someone learning with dyslexia, you may find challenges inside the classroom and out. Dyslexia is a lifelong conditionthat takes time to process and find a learning strategy that works best for you and your abilities. It is important to remember that you are not alone in living with this condition.

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Still at a dead-end of what AT devices may be the best for your students? Check out this document with many helpful options that literacy and even numeracy.

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Start from the beginning. Are you noticing any signs from a student to where you believe it may be time to intervene? Being aware and understanding a student with a disability needs to occur before any AT should be involved.

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Teachers are often the first to notice that a child might have a learning disorder. Sometimes the signs are easy to spot - a student who just isn't making headway in reading, for example. Or a child who, despite obvious effort, can't seem to master the times tables. But the signs are not always as clear, and many children, embarrassed that they are struggling to do things that seem easy for other kids, go to pains to hide their difficulties.

Here are some less-obvious signs of learning disorders in children to watch for in the classroom.

If you notice that a student who seems as if he should be succeeding, but he isn't -either in one specific subject or in his overall school performance - it could be a sign that he has learning disorder.

This is often described as a discrepancy between ability and aptitude i.e. a gap between what it seems a student should be able to do and what he's actually able do.

Some examples of how this gap might appear in the classroom include:

A student who writes fantastic essays but has serious difficulty getting through basic math assignments, or vice versa.

A kid who's great at answering questions in class but can't get her point down on paper.

A student whose intelligence is obvious in person, but isn't reflected on his report card.

Kids who aren't doing as well in school as expected may appear to be lazy or just not applying themselves, when in fact they may be struggling with a learning disorder. Adults with learning issues recall being told repeatedly, before they were diagnosed, that they weren't trying hard enough. Kids who look like they're not trying may actually be trying very hard, but failing, or trying to hide an embarrassing deficiency.

If a student constantly has to be reminded what to do next, you might think he's not paying attention, but it could be a sign that he's having difficulty with what's called " working memory " - holding, processing and building on new information. This is a common issue for kids with learning disorders.

Other signs to watch for include:

Difficulty following directions - especially if the student is hearing the information for the first time or there are several steps to remember

Daydreaming

Difficulty copying from the board

Trouble remembering assignments and doing them correctly

Students with learning disorders often try conceal their struggles from teachers and peers. Even if they're managing to keep up with school work, with extra effort, it may be taking a big toll on their self esteem. If a student comes across as excessively shy during class - hanging back during group projects, sitting in the back row, or doing everything in his power to avoid being called on during class - he may be trying to hide a learning issue.

It's also important to remember that hiding doesn't always look like what it is. In fact, for some kids it may look just the opposite. Where some students shrink down, hoping to go unnoticed, others act out, drawing attention away from deficits by becoming the class clown, being defiant, or pretending to be "too cool" to care how they're doing in school.

Students with learning disorders often struggle to get homework in on time - or at all. Homework troubles happen for a number of reasons.

A child may feel embarrassed to hand in work that is incorrect or unfinished.

Total wipe-out. Kids who struggle with memory and organization may have simply forgotten there was an assignment due at all.

Lost! Even when homework does get done, it still has to make it from home to school .

Every kid is bound to miss an assignment once in a while, but if a student routinely fails to turn in her homework it's time to take a closer look at what's going on.

Kids with learning disabilities often struggle with time management, transitions and organization. These timing troubles can cause problems both in school and at home. Tell-tale signs to watch for include:

A child who always seems to take 'too long' to complete tasks - from assignments to putting on his shoes after gym.

A student's who's parents report that it takes him hours to get through his homework at night.

A kid who's chronically late to school (I missed the bus - again!) or always seems to be rushing from one class to another.

Most kids will have test anxiety now and then, but if a student seems to have more trouble than expected it can be a clue that he has a learning disorder. Some things to watch for:

A student who always ends up scrambling to finish the test on time - or routinely exceeds the time limit - regardless of reminders.

A child who's always the last one still working on a timed assignment.

Very messy handwriting

Serious pre-test anxiety

A student who fails numerous tests despite having studied

School can be an emotional minefield for students with learning disorders. From struggling to keep up with peers to falling behind on schoolwork, the opportunities to feel bad about themselves can be overwhelming.

Kids with learning disorders often struggle with feelings of shame, embarrassment, and low-self esteem. If a child often seems to be down on himself, depressed, or frustrated at school, an undiagnosed learning disorder could be a cause.

Kids with learning disorders may develop serious school-related anxiety. Especially before they are diagnosed, when they don't understand why they keep up with their peers.

Additionally, kids with learning disorders often struggle with "self-regulation," meaning they lack the tools to manage and process emotions and are easily overwhelmed - which can lead to outbursts. For example, a student who flies off the handle when he's asked to stay in his seat, or is reduced to tears when asked to try a challenging assignment.

Students with learning disorders often go to great lengths to avoid school situations that trigger anxiety or stress. Some signs of avoidance to watch for include:

Excessive absences

Staying home "sick" on days when there are tests or other important assignments

Refusal to participate in challenging activities

Making frequent trips to the bathroom or asking to go to the nurse when faced with stressful assignments or tests

Cutting class, or skipping school entirely

Helping students with learning disabilities get the attention and support they need to do better and feel better will benefit that child- both in school and out - for years to come.

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Tips for Recognizing Learning Disorders in the Classroom - Child Mind Institute

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Learn how to identify learning disabilities in the classroom. Child Mind Institute offers tips for helping children with learning disabilities in school.

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Some students benefit the most from having a high-tech device in and out of the classroom.

The Emerson AMS Trex Device Communicator is a high-tech device that students may be using!

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Enables HART or Fieldbus Module device communications, 5.7 inch touchscreen display, intrinsically safe

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TREXLFPKL9S3

Base Price

$6,212.00

Communication Module

Device communicator plus communication module (+$1,080.00)

Applications

HART and FOUNDATION fieldbus applications (+$2,155.00)

Product Certifications

ATEX, CSA (US/Canada) and IECEx intrinsically safe (+$670.00)

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Standard support (3 year) (+$563.00)

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Every family has a different story. Take a look at this video to grasp a look into how much Assistive Technology has helped her son with Dyslexia.

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Assistive Technology for Dyslexia: One Mother’s Story

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Check out this link for 5 examples of how to use Assistive Technology in the classroom!

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Masters in Special Education Degree Program Guide |

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Assistive technology is designed to help students who have learning disabilities. Whether students have physical impairments, dyslexia or cognitive problems, assistive technology can help them to function within the classroom. These tools include any type of equipment or device that helps students to compensate for their learning disabilities. While they are unable to eliminate learning problems entirely, they can help students to capitalize on their strengths and minimize their weaknesses. Among the most innovative technologies available today, the following five are the most popular.

1. Electronic Worksheets

Students with learning disabilities like dyslexia can use electronic worksheets to complete their assignments. These worksheets help students to line up words, equations and numbers on their assignments. On some of the worksheets, text-to-speech or speech synthesizing technology is even available.

2. Phonetic Spelling Software

For many children with learning disabilities, reading and writing can be a challenge. Phonetic spelling software is designed to automatically convert the student's typing into the word that they intended to write. For alternative reading options, students can always check out audiobooks. With the audiobook, students can follow along in their text and overcome reading difficulties.

3. Talking Calculators

Students who have dyscalculia can benefit greatly from a talking calculator. The gadget makes it easier to check assignments, read numbers and perform calculations. While the talking calculator is a fairly simple tool, it offers an exceptional benefit for students who would otherwise struggle in math classes. Other than talking calculators, students can also check out text-to-voice devices. They function on the same concept of converting written words into an audible track. Students can use these devices to check their spelling or to improve their reading comprehension skills.

4. Variable Speed Recorders

Everyone has a different learning style, and many students struggle with understanding auditory lectures. For these students, a variable speed recorder is an ideal solution. In essence, the student just has to hit record while they are in class. Afterward, the recording can be slowed down or sped up for the student to listen to it again and again. If the pitch of the recording is hard to understand, students can modify the pitch up or down to make their lectures more accessible.

5. Videotaped Social Skills

Autistic children and other children with learning disabilities may struggle to figure out normal social interactions. In the past, the most common way to learn social interactions was to practice them. Unfortunately, many children inadvertently behaved inappropriately as they tried to learn what defined "normal" social interactions. With videotaped social interactions, students can learn important life skills and social behavior without accidentally offending someone. In addition to interpersonal skills, these videos can work for self-help, linguistic, academic and emotional problems as well.

Learning disabilities can manifest in a variety of different ways. From mild disabilities to debilitating problems, these disabilities affect the student's ability to learn and take part in a classroom. Unfairly stigmatized in popular culture, it is now possible to use technology to overcome many learning disabilities. From offering students ways to slow down the lecture to providing talking calculators, these technological devices are able to meet the student's unique needs. With help, students can become the competent, exceptional individuals that they already have the potential to be.

See also: 50 Most Affordable Private Non-Profit Schools for a Master's in Special Education Program 2015

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5 Examples of Assistive Technology in the Classroom

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Assistive technology is designed to help students who have learning disabilities. Whether students have physical impairments, dyslexia or cognitive problems, assistive technology can help them to function within the classroom. These tools include any type of equipment or device that helps students to compensate for their learning disabilities.

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Students may not need technology in the classroom all the time to help them succeed. The use of sign language or fingerspelling are forms of no  tech that are helpful for some.

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Not all students need an expensive software or device to succeed in the classroom. Sometimes all that they need is larger print text or a pencil with a grip!

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A graphic organizer is an example of a low-tech piece of assistive technology that can be used for students who need a little extra help with their writing assignments.

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This device, no matter how simple it is, is a great tool to help students practice to read out loud and enhance their speech. This device allows for the student to practice on their own time to be able to hear themselves, without everyone else listening to them read out loud. It is a great confidence boosting tool and way to practice and learn pronunciation of words, sentences, and paragraphs!

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This app is extremely helpful for students who are visual learners and who are working on sentence structure!

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Speech to text is a great form of technology that is often used to help students in the classroom. A plus of speech to text is that it is almost always a free add-on!

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All students read at their own pace and levels. It is important to give students that use AT for reading extra time so that they can fully understand and enjoy what they're reading.

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Assistive Technology for literacy helps assist students with improving their literacy skills and also allows for communication. Check out this link for specific AT used for reading!

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There are lots of assistive technology (AT) tools that can help people who have trouble reading, like people with dyslexia. Learn what tools are available.