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Special Needs App of the Day: My First Classical Music App
...introduction to classical music. The app introduces what the instruments sound like, who writes music, and where you hear music. The app introduces major composers and features high quality audio of some famous compositions. Tap the words in My First Classical Music App to hear the text spoken aloud or tap...
Therapies > Music
Music Appreciation for Every Need
...in the Elfman Project, a series that features the work of beloved film composer Danny Elfman. The audience was a varied group of AYS members, the player's...a varied group of AYS members, the player's families, UCLA alum, fellow composers, and Elfman fans. When asked what most excited them, many concertgoers...
Therapies > Music
Songwriting for Children with Autism
Music therapist composes simple, repetitive songs tailored to individual goals to help children with autism learn and develop skills.
Education > Other
Twice Exceptional Students: When Your Child Is Both Gifted and Has a Disability
...thinking, or specific subject domains. A 2e student's giftedness and disability interact constantly. The child who can't write legibly by hand might compose complex stories verbally. The student who struggles with executive function might excel at abstract problem-solving. The child with autism might have...
Assistive Tech > Apps
AAC Apps for Nonverbal Children: A Complete Comparison Guide
...WordPower, Grid 3, Avaz, and CoughDrop all work this way at their core. Text-based systems like Proloquo4Text suit older users who can read and want to compose original messages. For most families starting out with a nonverbal child, symbol-based is the entry point. The Major Apps, Compared. Proloquo2Go...
Assistive Tech > Vision
Assistive Technologies Revolutionizing Vision Impairment Care
...with the fingertips. Many people with vision loss find Braille essential for literacy and communication. Refreshable Braille displays connect to computers and mobile devices. They have a row of special cells that raise and lower to form Braille characters. As the information on screen changes, so does...
Research > Funding
Investing in the Future of Special Needs Research and Innovation
...disabilities communicate, learn, work, and live more independently. Some exciting innovations made possible by research include: Eye-gaze controlled computers for people with limited mobility Smartphone apps that help manage and track symptoms Wearable sensors to alert to medical emergencies Continued investment...
Education > Online Learning
Harnessing the Power of Online Education for Special Needs Students
...virtually can also be less stressful than in-person interactions for some students. Online discussions allow them time to process information and compose responses. Choosing the Right Online Learning Program. When exploring online learning options for a student with special needs, look for programs that...
Education > Online Learning
Benefits and Challenges of Online Learning for Students with Special Needs
...It's easier to feel alone and disconnected from teachers and classmates Students need to manage their own time and work Technical problems with computers or internet can be frustrating There may be fewer supports and services compared to in-person school Certain disabilities can make...
Assistive Tech > Apps
Special Needs App of the Day: Jellybean Tunes
Learn how to read and compose music with Jellybean Tunes! With a catchy name and colorful design, Jellybean Tunes is bound to excite and stimulate your child. Creativity is essential...
Education > K-12
Hands-On Math Hundreds Chart
...software to teach math with a computer. "These early computers didn't even have mice. We used arrow keys," Ventura...and practice math software." He recognized that computers could give what he calls "artificially intelligent"...intelligent" feedback to students and he knew that computers could be far more engaging than the plastic games...
Special Needs > Speech and Communication Impairments
Augmentative and Alternative Communication: The Voice of Success for Your Child
...many children to success in school and life. It is generally associated with electronic speech-generating devices resembling laptop or hand-held computers, which young people may adopt as a primary voice when they are significantly affected by speech deficits related to conditions like cerebral palsy,...