My new book is now available which highlights effective resources for education, intervention and rehabilitation. It can be ordered from www.prufrock.com or www.amazon.com.
In this easy to read 250 page paperback book which sells for $39.95, I highlight interactive multi-sensory software, Apps, and cool new cutting edge devices that can be used to help improve speaking, understanding, reading, writing, executive functioning skills, learning and memory. All the info was updated just before it went to press. Technology changes fast, but this guide is a great way to get started learning more about the many ways powerful affordable technologies can maximize progress. It’s great for individuals who are struggling as well as those who just want to benefit from all technology has to offer!
I wrote this book for families as well as professionals to help everyone zero in quickly on the tools and resources which can be used to improve communication, cognition and literacy. I provide a brief description and information about where to learn more about many wonderful products, strategies and websites for people of all ages who have speech and language related issues, are “twice exceptional”, “on the spectrum”, who have ” learning disabilities”, who have been classified as “gifted” and who have had strokes, head injuries or other illness which may have caused a delay or disorder relating to speech, language or learning. Everyone has “special needs.” Differentiated instruction is the way to go in terms of maximizing the potential of each individual. Everyone has different learning styles, interests, strengths and weaknesses. Many parents, caregivers, therapists and educators realize that the use of technology is very motivating for young children, older students and adults, but they don’t know where to start in the search for the most appropriate technology tools for their situation.
This book features:
- My favorite 45 Apple apps out of over 350,000 which are currently available from iTunes.com
- Over 125 carefully selected software programs
- More than 40 free online interactive websites
In addition to specific chapters focusing on technology and strategies to improve verbal expression, auditory comprehension, reading, writing, cognition, learning and memory, this guide includes information and resources about:
- switch software
- dedicated communication devices
- voice amplifiers and a clarifier
- accessible cell and landline phones
- videoconferencing
- captioning
- assistive listening devices
- text readers
- word based talking word processors with assistive reading, writing and studying tools
- picture based talking word processors
- alternative book formats
- adapted online newspapers
- portable eBook readers
- reading aloud handheld devices
- word prediction programs
- online dictionaries
- graphic organizers
- typing programs
- voice recognition software
- recording pen
- digital calendars
- time management tools
- online document sharing
- online flashcards
- social bookmarking and annotation
- online collaboration
- adapted email
- specialized search engines and web browsers
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This book highlights a wide range of resources that are appropriate for children as well as adults who have a wide range of communication, cognitive and literacy challenges including aphasia and deteriorating illnesses even though the cover makes it appear that it is most appropriate for students.
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Good info.
Thanks! I have tried to condense a great deal of info that took quite a lot of research into a manageable amount of info that isn’t too overwhelming.
Joan
It looks like a great book. Would it be available as an e-book in the near feature?
Thanks for your interest. It should be available any day now as an ebook at prufrock.com.