
Assistive technology
Learn about what assistive technology is and how it can help people who learn and think differently.
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Podcast: What is assistive tech and how does it work
What is assistive technology? And is it something your child could benefit from? Here’s what you need to know.
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- How software and apps can help with math challenges
- How software and apps can help with writing challenges
- Assistive technology for reading
- Assistive technology for writing
- Assistive technology platforms: The basics
- Assistive technology for math
- 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
- What is text-to-speech technology (TTS)?
- 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
- How to expand access to technology for distance learning
- 8 meditation apps for kids
- 4 ways to tell when an AT tool isn’t the best fit
- Who pays for assistive technology? Parents or schools?
- Is online tutoring a good option for my child?
- Assistive technology: Questions to ask the school
- 6 summer learning apps and games for tweens and teens
- How does optical character recognition help kids with reading issues?
- The first assistive technology I recommend to parents
- 7 Chrome tools for kids with reading issues
- 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
- 3 apps to help tweens and teens with self-control
- Video: 5 myths about assistive technology
- Teacher videos: 5 reasons why making your own videos can help with distance learning