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Assistive Technology Tools for Children's Learning Problems

Using assistive technology to help students with learning problems.
Assistive Technology for Learning Disabled Students
Many LD children are frustrated with computers because the primary modes of interaction - reading and writing - are also their weaknesses. But, researchers and developers have been hard at work; and real solutions for assistive technology are emerging for children with learning and other disabilities.
Aurora Systems Software
Word processing software for LD students that provides extensive spelling assistance.
Computer Speech Software: Benefits to LD Students
How computer speech can help dyslexic people, and how the systems work.  Long but very informative article from Dyslexic.com.
Don Johnston Learning Disability Software
Mac and Win versions designed for children.
Edmark Learning Disability Software
Quality software maker presents special software for LD kids. Check out the IntelliPics.
Enablemart - Learning Tools & Aids
Online store for technology tools for a variety of disabilities. Very well done with an excellent selection.
eReader
A text-to-speech tool that converts rtf and html files to spoken language.
Family Center on Technology and Disability
Latest news and resources on assistive technology.
Language Tune-Up Kit At Home
Phonics-based reading and spelling software on CD-ROM for Windows. Uses the Orton-Gillingham method.
LD OnLine - Technology Information
The great LD Online site covers technology.
Organizing Tools for Students with Learning Disabilities
Technology tools to help LD students organize their work. From the National Center to Improve Practice in Special Education Through Technology, Media, and Materials.
Premier Assistive Technology - Reading Made Easy
Parents can start here to find affordable solutions for assistive technology for LD students. While many text-to-speech tools are out-of-reach for home use, Premier Technologies brings quality tools at affordable prices. Awesome
Richard Wanderman on Computer Technology and Learning Disabilities
Using a computer for writing is incredibly useful for children and adults with learning disabilities. It can actually be a life-changing experience.
SchwabLearning - Assistive Technology for LD Kids
An overview and introduction to Schwab Learning's Assistive Technology for Kids with Learning Disabilities section.
Scientific Learning Corporation
Software and resources for children with language-based learning disabilities.
Text to Speech Product Information Page
Good place to start for an overview of the benefits of this assistive technology.
Tom Snyder Productions Thinking Reader
Award winning program that enables older elementary children to build reading comprehension with excellent juvenile literature.
Universal Reader
An affordable tool for home use, the Universal Reader takes any highlighted text, such as in a browser window or Word document, and reads it to you.
Using Multimedia with Learning Disabled Children
Find some great ideas at this site from the National Center to Improve Practice in Special Education Through Technology, Media, and Materials.

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