Assistive Technology for Students with Cognitive Challenges
Read to Learn
The Read to Learn software bundle includes eight eReader (interactive book) titles:
Additional materials for each title include a student's book and a teacher's guide, with a .PDF of all print materials.
Technology such as the Read-to-Learn bundle helps students to gain exposure to real-world life skills and practical social stories. The skills addressed, in addition to the language-processing skills, include social pragmatics, vocational skills, and self-advocacy skills.
- Life Skill Readers eReader Software
- Social Story Readers eReader Software
- Safety Skills Reader eReader Software
- Connections in the Workplace eReader Software
- Do The Right Thing eReader Software
- Self-Determination eReader Software
- Dynamite Emotions eReader Software
- Focus on Feelings eReader Software
Additional materials for each title include a student's book and a teacher's guide, with a .PDF of all print materials.
Technology such as the Read-to-Learn bundle helps students to gain exposure to real-world life skills and practical social stories. The skills addressed, in addition to the language-processing skills, include social pragmatics, vocational skills, and self-advocacy skills.
Connections in the Workplace
The Read to Learn bundle includes Connections in the Workplace, which helps students understand the intricacies of social interactions in community-based work settings. The series presents 35 stories, depicting common situations faced by young adults as they start out in the working world. The software contains a read-aloud option with colorful illustrations on each screen. Each story is followed by multiple-choice comprehension questions, covering the main points and vocabulary.
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The student reader includes full-color copies of the stories and follow-up questions, covering key points, body language, and vocabulary.
(Click on the picture to open a sample .PDF of the student reader).
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Widgit's Symbols
Widgit has a bundle of PC-based software that allows the users to create symbol-infused materials. They also have several applications that allow users to include symbols on websites.
Widgit has created a very useful Guide to Symbols, available as a .PDF file.
Symbol World is a free site with loads of materials made with Widgit Symbols.
Widgit has created a very useful Guide to Symbols, available as a .PDF file.
Symbol World is a free site with loads of materials made with Widgit Symbols.
How does technology such as Widgit Symbols help students with cognitive challenges in a life skills class?
The above message was created with Widgit's Insite software. Try it yourself by accessing the link to the demo when you click on the picture.