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AT for Persons w/ Dyslexia and other Learning Disabilities
Brian L. Norton, ATP, CEAS
Manager of Clinical Assistive Technology
Easter Seals Crossroads
www.eastersealstech.com
317-466-2001 ext. 2460
Areas of impactAreas of impact
• Reading
• Writing
• Math
• Hearing
• Organization
Reading Reading AccommodationsAccommodations
Low-Tech OptionsLow-Tech Options
Large Print
Colored Overlays
Have the document read to the person
Reading Software Reading Software
Windows Narrator Mac Speech
Web-Based Reading ResourcesWeb-Based Reading Resources
Read and Write Add-in Speakit! Add-in
Chrome Speak Add-in
WritingWritingAccommodationsAccommodations
PC-based Writing AidsPC-based Writing Aids
Talking Word Processors
Word PredictionSoftware
Other Software Writing AidsOther Software Writing Aids
Voice Input Options
3rd Party Mac WindowsBuilt-in Auto Correct
Other Software Writing AidsOther Software Writing Aids
Dictionaries and Thesaurus
Brainstorming Tools
Spell Checkers
MathMathAccommodationsAccommodations
Math SolutionsMath Solutions
Mathway Website
MathType
MathTalk w/ Scientific Notebook
Hearing Hearing AccommodationsAccommodations
Hearing AccommodationsHearing Accommodations
• Reduce distractions (auditory and visual)
• Provide notes for lectures or meetings
• Preferential seating
• Extra time on assignments and tests
• Face to Face interaction
OrganizationalOrganizationalAccommodationsAccommodations
Low-Tech SolutionsLow-Tech Solutions• Day Planners
• Color Coding
• Checklists
• Divide large assignments into smaller tasks/goals
• Help persons remove the clutter
Appointment RemindersAppointment Reminders
Apps, Apps and More Apps
WatchMinder
Cozi Organizer Outlook
Information ResourcesInformation Resources
• Learning Disability Assoc. of Indiana (LDA)– www.ldaofindiana.net
• Dyslexia Institute of Indiana (dii)– www.diin.org
• LD online– www.ldonline.org
Questions Questions and and
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