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Archive for the ‘Special Education’ Category

Tor – Assistive Technology

herewardresearchers asked:

Tor talks about her assistive technology and how she feels it may be made more acceptable.


What are the best recommendations for assistive technology?

Jill asked:
I am needing examples of a low, mid, and high tech to use for a student with a learning disability in writing.


Introduction to Proloquo2Go

proloquo2go asked:

This is an introduction video about Proloquo2Go, the new cool Augmentative and Alternative communication solutions for the iPhone and iPod touch. Learn more about it here: www.proloquo2go.com


Co-Writer SE

EDUC150LReviews asked:

Review of Co-Writer SE word prediction software.


MacSpeech Dictate Voice Recognition for Mac OS X

proframsey asked:

MacSpeech Dictate voice-recognition for the Macintosh platform. Demonstration of voice recognition on OS X Leopard. Download links to the video at www.cerebreality.com


Demonstration of speech recognition: For Westminster eForum

Rhoddersproductions asked:

Demo of Dragon Naturallyspeaking. I am dyslexic and dyspraxic so I find writing difficult, so I use voice recognition software to do all my schoolwork. I was recently asked to demonstrate this software at a conference in Westminster. The conference is about how technology can help people with learning difficulties. www.westminsterforumprojects.co.uk However I [...]


Tommy – Prentke Romich Vantage Success Story

Augmentative Communication Spotlight:

Tommy uses a PRC Vantage Plus to communicate. You will see Tommy learning in the classroom with the rest of his schoolmates.


Speech in Mac OS X 10.5

benwilkins27 asked:

This video tells you how to set up speech commands in Leopard. It’s also funny


MacMost Now 82: MacSpeech Dictate Review

macmostvideo asked:

Gary Rosenzweig reviews the speech recognition software MacSpeech Dictate.


Mac Speech Recognition

mrwalnutman asked:

This is really cool and they’ve had it for YEARS!


Tango gets you more

Tango Speech Generating Device:

The Tango is creating extraordinary opportunities for children with special needs, their families, and their support staff. All video footage is completely unrehearsed and shot by parents. It’s real life. Real communication. Check out even more amazing home videos at blink-twice.com


My son is 6 yrs old with a learning/speech disability. He’s getting teased and it is killing me. Any advice?

MaNdAPaNdA asked:
I have talked to his teachers and the principal. They say they will talk to the students involved but nothing changes. He doesn’t want to go to school because the children laugh at him. I just don’t know what to say to him. I don’t know how to help [...]


I want to apply for classroom teacher initial certificate speech and language disability?

WiiBoy360 asked:
Can some one tell me in details what this profession entails? Also I have a BA of ART.


Is the Rosetta Stone a good program for a person with a speech disability?

Kaila asked:
Hi, I have a little bit of a speech disability due to Cerebral Palsy. I want something to help me gain better communication skills. I talk quietly and slow. And I need to improve my pronunciation and grammar. I thought maybe the English version of the Rosetta Stone would help me? I want [...]


How can I find out if I have a learning disability?

Average Joe asked:
I have a heard time learner from others but if I am alone by myself I can teach myself easily. I also have alot of trouble making small talk with people. I think I have some sort of learning disability