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Assistive technology or adaptive tools for Autism By Kelly Jean Sullivan

 

1.  Assistive technology or adaptive tools



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                                                              i.      Helping them listen to words

                                                            ii.      E-books

                                                          iii.      Smartphones

                                                          iv.      Tablets

                                                            v.      Text to speech software

b.      Timers

                                                              i.      Wristwatches

                                                            ii.      Hourglass timers

                                                          iii.      Help with pacing

                                                          iv.      Visual aids

                                                            v.      Help transition from task to task

c.       Reading guides

                                                              i.      Tools to help with visual tracking

                                                            ii.      Help students stay focused

                                                          iii.      Helps highlight where student is on page

                                                          iv.      Easy to move

d.      Seat cushions

                                                              i.      Sensory processing

                                                            ii.      Attention issues

                                                          iii.      Movement and stimulation

e.       FM listening systems

                                                              i.      Reduces background noise

                                                            ii.      Amplify what teacher says

                                                          iii.      Help with auditory processing

                                                          iv.      Attention issues

                                                            v.      Help with hearing impairment

                                                          vi.      ASD

                                                        vii.      Language processing

f.        Calculators

                                                              i.      Math issues

                                                            ii.      Large display calculators

                                                          iii.      Built in speech output to read numbers, symbols and operation keys

g.      Writing supports

                                                              i.      Pencil grips

                                                            ii.      Computer

                                                          iii.      Word processing programs

                                                          iv.      Word prediction

                                                            v.      Speech recognition

h.      Graphic organizers

                                                              i.      Low tech

                                                            ii.      Organize thoughts

                                                          iii.      Sophisticated tools

i.        Understood.org offers personalized recommendations for student

j.        Resources to help/articles for information 

k.      Spanish/English resources


                                                  

References

 Morin, A. (n.d.). 8 Examples of Assistive Technology and Adaptive Tools. Retrieved from https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/assistive-technology/assistive-technologies-basics/8-examples-of-assistive-technology-and-adaptive-tools?view=slideview

Understood | For Learning and Attention Issues. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.understood.org/en


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