https://padlet.com/ilanamorris13/pnbo2kpxk1a4 A background as to what APD is and three assistive technologies that can assist a student with reading. en-us 2017-05-31 18:04:51 UTC 2023-02-14 16:53:11 UTC hello@padlet.com ilanamorris13 https://padlet.com/ilanamorris13/pnbo2kpxk1a4/wish/174682044 - APD is covered under the IDEA under the umbrella term SLD.
- Also known as Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD). 
- Difficult for kids to distinguish subtle differences between sounds in words. 
- Typically have normal hearing but struggle to process and make meaning of sounds especially with background noise present.
- Main difference is with understanding the sounds of spoken language, not the meaning of what is being said.]]> 2017-05-31 18:18:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ilanamorris13/pnbo2kpxk1a4/wish/174682044 ilanamorris13 https://padlet.com/ilanamorris13/pnbo2kpxk1a4/wish/174682105 - Low-tech assistive technology.
- Help individuals who have difficulty with reading. 
- Different colors are averrable to see which has the greatest impact on their reading.
- Irlen provides 3 types:
  - Orginial overlay placed over papers and books
 - Irlen clings for computer screens, iPhones, iPads, eReaders, or other electronic sources (removable and reusable) 
 - Digital Irlen colored overlay for android that allows for flexibility to select and adjust the color for maximum comfort no matter what app or function is used.

]]> 2017-05-31 18:19:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ilanamorris13/pnbo2kpxk1a4/wish/174682105 ilanamorris13 https://padlet.com/ilanamorris13/pnbo2kpxk1a4/wish/174682123 - Text is entered and pictures and symbols are added to the words. 
- A library of over 6,000 pictures and symbols. 
- Ability to add customized pictures.
- Pictures can be placed above or below text and can be reduced or enlarged in size.
- Pictures can be faded over time.
- Audio recording can be listened to. ]]> 2017-05-31 18:19:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ilanamorris13/pnbo2kpxk1a4/wish/174682123 ilanamorris13 https://padlet.com/ilanamorris13/pnbo2kpxk1a4/wish/174682135 - Research-based computer program
- Assists in development of phonemic awareness, auditory discrimination, attention, and decoding skills. 
- Two levels which are customized based on the students performance.
- Step 1 for ages 4-7
  - covers phonological awareness and auditory processing skills
- Step 2 for ages 7-11
  - teaches essential skills required for learning how to read and spell 
- Home version and Clinical version available.

]]> 2017-05-31 18:19:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ilanamorris13/pnbo2kpxk1a4/wish/174682135 ilanamorris13 https://padlet.com/ilanamorris13/pnbo2kpxk1a4/wish/174684630 - Hard to diagnose before the age of seven or eight.
- First, pediatrician rules out hearing loss possibility due to ear infection. 
- SLP or school psychologist can give test that measures receptive language to listening comprehensions skills as well as cognitive abilities.
- Audiologist conducts test to fully diagnose ]]> 2017-05-31 18:31:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ilanamorris13/pnbo2kpxk1a4/wish/174684630 ilanamorris13 https://padlet.com/ilanamorris13/pnbo2kpxk1a4/wish/174684669 - Range from mild to severe
- Difficulty:
  - auditory discrimination
  - auditory figure-ground discrimination
  - auditory memory 
  - auditory sequencing
- Other symptoms:
  - trouble with reading and spelling 
 - difficulty remembering details of what was read or heard  

]]> 2017-05-31 18:32:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ilanamorris13/pnbo2kpxk1a4/wish/174684669 ilanamorris13 https://padlet.com/ilanamorris13/pnbo2kpxk1a4/wish/174688549 - Low-tech assistive technology due to them being somewhat inexpensive, teachers can use funding they are provided at the schools.  - This can be retrieved from parent and community resources.  
- Earobics is more of an expensive program that would not necessarily be covered by teacher resources but there are state-specific literacy grants that can be applied for.  
- With these qualifications, applying for state-specific literacy grants can be a great resource to obtain these materials. ]]> 2017-05-31 18:55:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ilanamorris13/pnbo2kpxk1a4/wish/174688549