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ISBN 10:1618217585
ISBN 13:9781618217585
Author:Joan Green
Assistive Technology in Special Education presents a wealth of practical, well-organized information to help families, teachers, and therapists find effective solutions for students with learning, literacy, and cognitive challenges. This third edition features new affordable tools to improve and compensate for challenges related to speaking, understanding, reading, writing, and thinking and remembering, as well as strategies to help students become more organized and efficient. Also highlighted are iOS devices, G Suite (Google Apps and Extensions), online collaborative sites, and features built into the computers and mobile devices readers already use. As technology changes and new operating systems make older programs obsolete, this book will empower readers to explore the most current resources as they become available.

Assistive Technology in Special Education 3rd Table of contents:

Chapter 1 Getting Started With Assistive Technology

Improving Technologies Offer Hope

What Is Assistive Technology?

Helpful Technologies All Around Us

Taking the First Steps

Seeking Professional Guidance

How to Get Help

What Solution Is “Best”?

Chapter 2 The Benefits of Assistive Technology

Changing Technology Trends

Remaining Barriers to Technology

The Many Benefits of Assistive Technology

Who Can Benefit From Assistive Technology?

Family Advocacy

Technology Changes Will Continue

Accessing Features in Devices You Already Use

Chapter 3 Lifting the Barriers: Technology and Access

Ease of Access

Guidance for Computer Access and Assistive Technologies

Use of Switch Software

Which Type of Device Should You Use?

Selection Devices

Keyboards

Speech Input/Dictation

Chapter 4 Technology and Strategies to Improve Verbal Expression

A Professional Diagnosis Is Critical

Strategies to Encourage Verbal Expression

Informative Online Resources

Helpful Technology Tools

Be Creative

Improving Verbal Expression Skills

Improving Speech Intelligibility

Improving Expressive Language

Improving Word Knowledae and Retrieval

Strategies and Technologies to Improve Speaking in Phrases and Sentences

Strategies and Technologies to Improve Dialogue and Engaging in Conversation

Chapter 5 Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Devices, Apps, and More

What Is Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)?

Individuals Helped by AAC

Current AAC Trends

First Steps

Resources to Learn More About AAC

Simple Communication Items Without Voice Output

Direct-Select, One-Level, Voice Output Communication Devices

Mobile Device Apps With Static Display

Dynamic Communication Devices, Apps, and Software

Dynamic Display Communication Mobile Apps

Smartphones

Chapter 6 Technology and Strategies to Improve Auditory Comprehension and Receptive Language

Treatment Approach

Technology to Help Improve Auditory Comprehension

Sound Discrimination

Comprehension of Words

Comprehension of Phrases and Sentences

Comprehension of Paragraphs and Short Stories

Websites With Free Listening Activities

Improving Comprehension With Text-to-Speech Support While Reading

Long-Distance Communication

Assistive Listening Devices

Captioning

Chapter 7 Technology and Strategies to Improve Reading Comprehension

Reading Challenges

Help From Professionals and Websites

Helpful Features of Technology to Support Reading

Text to Speech

Optical Character Recognition

Advanced Text Readers With Reading, Writing, and Studying Tools

Alternative Reading Formats, Interactive Websites, and Apps With Accessible Books

Portable eBook Readers

Handheld Devices That Read Aloud

Chapter 8 Drill-and-Practice Technology to Improve Reading Skills

Interactive Software and Apps With Activities to Improve Reading

Online Programs

Mobile Apps to Improve Language-Based Reading Deficits

Software for Vision-Based Reading Deficits

Chapter 9 Technology and Strategies to Improve Written Expression

Skills Needed for Writing

Handwriting

Use of Assistive Technology With Students

Selection of an Effective Assistive Writing Technology

Word Processing Systems

Specialized Assistive Tools for Spelling, Grammar, and Word Prediction

Digitizing Paper-Based Worksheets

Annotating or Typing on PDFs (Worksheets)

Taking Notes

Presentations for Teaching and Learning

Story Creators

Graphic Organizers: Technology for Organizing Written Narrative

Technology to Support Writing Essays and Reports

Technology to Help With the Physical Act of Writing and Typing

Alternative input Devices

Alternatives for Mobile Touchscreen Input

Speech to Text/Speech Recognition

Chapter 10 Drill-and-Practice Technology to Improve Writing Skills

Prewriting Skills and Writing Letters of the Alphabet

Writing Words/Spelling

Programs and Apps for Writing Sentences and Improving Grammar

Typing

Chapter 11 Technology and Strategies to Improve Attention, Cognition, and Executive Function

Cognitive Differences

Professional Evaluation

Strategies to Enhance Learning

Practicing Specific Skills

Compensatory Approach

General Guidelines to Enhance Learning, Organization, and Executive Function

Time Management Tools: Calendars and To-Do Lists

Selection of Technologies to Support Time Management

Task Management and Tc-Do Apps

Visual Schedule and Choice Apps for Individuals With Complex Cognitive Challenges

Non-App Devices to Help Students Stay on Task

Limit Distractions

Minimize the Power Struggle

Chapter 12 Tools and Strategies to Support Learning New Information

Reducing Digital Distraction

Audio Recordings of Lectures Synced to Written Material

Mobile Device Apps

Digital Flash Card Programs

Study Guides

Learning by Watching Online Videos

Interactive Whiteboard Apps

Use of Images to Support Learning

Chapter 13 Online Organization and Collaboration

Online Storage

Digital Bookmarking Tools

Online Collaboration

Video Chatting

Chapter 14 Interactive Programs to Practice Cognitive Skills

Use of Apps and Online Programs to Improve Skills

Brain Training

Online Programs and Apps to Improve Specific Cognitive Skills

Early Learning Skills

Learning Cause and Effect

Chapter 15 Final Thoughts: Keeping Students Safe and Preparing for the Future

With the Good Comes the Bad

Tools to Promote Digital Citizenship and Safety

Current Tech Trends

New Solutions

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