We’ve compiled an updated multi-platform list (some oldies, but goodies in there!) of 10 categories of our “go-to†apps that we frequently recommend for students with learning disabilities.
assistive technology
5 Apps for Literacy Support Using Google Chrome
We had a highly productive and interactive discussion with parents this weekend on using Google Chrome for literacy support at the Montreal Centre for Learning Disabilities annual conference. We created a handout for the session that you can access below:
AT and Edtech to watch: Teaching AAC with core vocabulary
In the next few weeks we’ll be posting areas of assistive technology and educational technology, along with resources, that can make a significant difference for teachers, students and parents this year. First up is teaching core vocabulary which has had a huge impact on the field of AAC and is essential to teach AAC effectively.
68 Apps for Students with Learning Disabilities
The iPad can be a highly effective tool for students with learning disabilities, and more and more apps are targeting areas of need for students in elementary school, high school, and college/university. Here is an updated list of recommended apps for students with learning disabilities that we recently presented at the Learning Disability Association of Quebec’s “Toolbox for Success” parent conference.
Apps for Autism – Proloquo2Go featured on CBS News 60 Minutes
Proloquo2Go is one of the most popular augmentative and alternative communication apps for the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. CBS’s 60 Minutes featured the impact of this app on communication for individuals with autism and their families. We embedded the video in the post for easy viewing.
There’s a special app for that – Part 10: Apps for behavior management and intervention
Welcome to Part 10 of “There’s A Special App For That†series on iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad apps for students with special needs. In Part 10, we focus on apps for behavior management and intervention. We start with examining a framework for behavior management and look at apps for various areas: analysis, charts, goals, rewards, transitions and modeling.
There’s a special app for that – Part 9: Apps for college/university students with learning disabilities
Welcome to Part 9 of “There’s A Special App For That” series on iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad apps for students with special needs. In Part 9, we focus on apps that can help college/university students with learning disabilities in the areas of productivity, note taking, research, organizational assistance and others.
There’s a special app for that – Part 8: Apps that support the development of autonomy and independence
Welcome to Part 8 of “There’s A Special App For That” series on iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad apps for students with special needs. There is an interesting “side-effect” of using the iPad or iPod as a communication or educational device. And its a good one… it’s called self-determination. In this post we focus on apps that help support the development of autonomy and independence of children with special needs.