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Assistive Tech > Apps
12 Best Special Needs Apps of 2012-Special Education
...Doc. 1) "See, Touch, Learn Pro" by Brian Parade. The most important asset to this app is built-in flashcards with interactive features that can be customized by a speech therapist, teacher or parent. 2) "Pictello" by Assistiveware offers a fun way to create and share talking photo albums to create social...
Education > K-12
Acacia Academy: Nurturing Young minds for Over 35 Years
...in LaGrange Highlands, Illinois, that offers customized programs for a variety of students, such as gifted...and any student who could benefit from their customized programs. They are open to students from grades...field trips that allow students to have hands-on educational experiences. Acacia Academy also offers Transitional...
Education > Accommodations
Making IEP goals that support Language and Communication: Tweaking the plan in the New Year
...progress (or lack thereof) by following the goals in their Individual Educational Plan (IEP). Supporting your child's daily opportunities to attend to...goal may state that 'John Doe will identify the mathematic process of the equation' and then be optimized if written as 'John Doe will restate the directions...
Education > Early Intervention
Enrichment Programs Make a Real Difference for Young People with Autism and Other Special Needs
...is specific to the needs of the children who participate." As Kids Like Me demonstrates, it is possible to find an outstanding enrichment program customized for children...
Education > Early Intervention
Enrichment Programs Make a Real Difference
...is specific to the needs of the children who participate." As Kids Like Me demonstrates, it is possible to find an outstanding enrichment program customized...
Assistive Tech > Apps
Special Needs App of the Day: Grace
...vocabulary of pictures, but the cool thing is that the device camera can take customized pictures which can then be stored in the album. The goal of the Grace...as prompts. Designed for both iPhone and iPad, it can be found in the Education section of the App Store for $37.99. For more information, go here.
Assistive Tech > Apps
Special Needs App of the Day – iLearnNEarn
...technology to create fun educational tools that are...that are simple for educators and parents to customize,...educators and parents to customize, that would reinforce...intersection of autism education and technology for...autism experts and educators, the company has...company has tested its educational games in classrooms,...working in the autism education space for more than...
Therapies > Occupational
Occupational Therapy Month
...The AOTA says an occupational therapist or OT assistant's "holistic and customized approach to evaluations, interventions, and outcomes help a child with...child. Occupational therapy is often a part of a child's IEP, and while educators, doctors, and other therapists assist your child in many daily functions,...
Career > Finding Jobs
Customized Employment: Creating Jobs That Match Your Abilities
Customized employment creates jobs based...before a posting is written. Customized employment is a recognized...different pathway. What Makes Customized Employment Different. Traditional...requirements, you're out. Customized employment reverses that...assessment phase that anchors customized employment. It typically...
Assistive Tech > Mobility
Power Wheelchair Control Options: Joystick, Head Array, and Sip-Puff Systems Explained
...your child wants to go. Speed is controlled by how far the stick moves from center. Most joysticks are mounted on the armrest, but placement can be customized. Some children use a chin-operated joystick if their arm function is limited but they have good head and neck control. Others use a foot-operated...
Assistive Tech > Software
Assistive Technology Revolutionizing the Lives of Individuals with Special Needs
Assistive tech empowers individuals with special needs, enhancing independence, participation, and quality of life through customized tools.
Medical > Gastroenterology
Unraveling Gastrointestinal Disorders in Special Needs Individuals: A Medical Explainer
Explainer on handling gastrointestinal disorders in special needs individuals, emphasizing customized care, vigilance, and tech integration.