Assistive technology
Learn about what assistive technology is and how it can help people who learn and think differently.
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What is assistive technology? And is it something your child could benefit from? Here’s what you need to know.
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- Assistive technology platforms: The basics
- 3 apps to help tweens and teens with self-control
- Word prediction technology: What it is and how it works
- Assistive technology: Questions to ask the school
- What is assistive technology?
- 10 examples of assistive technology and adaptive tools for kids
- How to teach students to use AI responsibly: A guide for families and educators
- What is text-to-speech technology (TTS)?
- Assistive technology for reading
- Assistive technology for writing
- Assistive technology for math
- Is online tutoring a good option for my child?
- How does optical character recognition help kids with reading issues?
- Video: 5 myths about assistive technology
- How software and apps can help with math challenges
- How software and apps can help with writing challenges
- Video: Apps for teens who struggle with organization
- 5 tips for taking better notes in class
- How assistive technology can help kids with note-taking
- 8 ways to use virtual assistants as assistive technology
- Checklist: What to ask colleges about assistive technology
- Checklist: Signs your child is ready for a cell phone
- When choosing apps to help your child with schoolwork, keep this tip in mind
- 8 meditation apps for kids
- 4 ways to tell when an AT tool isn’t the best fit
- 6 summer learning apps and games for tweens and teens
- The first assistive technology I recommend to parents
- My voice does the writing — with a little help from dictation technology
- Why I celebrate technology as a go-to for kids with dyslexia
- 5 apps to help younger kids with self-control
- 7 apps to help teens with ADHD manage everyday challenges
- Where to get free books for your child
- Math homework tools for kids with dyscalculia