SNApps4Kids.com

 

Above resource from:

 

Addendums later on 7/19:

 

Disabled bodies, able minds: Giving voice, movement, and independence to the physically challenged — from Edutopia.org by Diane Curtis
Assistive technology makes it possible for students without full mobility to participate in class and school activities.

Classroom language and reading trial shows promising results — from Down Syndrome Education International by Frank Buckley

Excerpt:

Speaking at an international scientific conference in Rome, researchers from Down Syndrome Education International and the University of York today reported positive initial results from a landmark study of a targeted language and reading programme for children with Down syndrome.

Child with Down syndrome reading in class

Down Syndrome Education International today reported promising initial findings from the early stages of a trial of a language and reading programme designed for schoolchildren with Down syndrome. The charity is conducting the multicentre randomised controlled trial in the UK with partners at the University of York. The study is the first large controlled trial of a educational intervention for children with Down syndrome.

Tagged with:  

teachtown.com -- educational products for children with autism

 

TeachTown provides education software and solutions for children with special needs and autism. Serving special education, TeachTown addresses language learning, social skills, communications skills and emotional development.

 

From DSC:
I originally saw this at “New website offers autism information and support

 

Summer reading programs for special needs students — from Teaching Learners with Multiple Special Needs

June is National Audiobook Month, did you know that?  As part of their “Get Caught Reading Campaign” the National Publishers Association has launched a “Get Caught Listening” Campaign for June.  It is the perfect tie in to a Special Needs Summer Reading Program or a Summer Literacy through Listening Program.  Teacher can order Get Caught Listening Posters and review Get Caught Listening for Teachers.

Summer reading programs are a staple in schools. They are also often sponsored by local libraries, book stores and other programs. As I have written before such programs can be adapted to our learners. An article on LD Online suggests the possibility of developing a summer listening program for learners with special needs. I love this idea and all of the suggestions on how to do it. From e-books with text-to-speech, to parents reading to children, to downloaded MP3 audio books and audio books from the library on a CD player. Also there are interactive books like Silly Books, TumbleBooks, and Bookflix. (Our local library website for access before purchasing)

Sections include:

  • Sites and Articles about Summer Book Programs
  • Where to Find Summer Book Programs
  • Free Recorded Books for Those with Disabilities
  • Download Audiobooks
  • Electronic Books
  • Websites to Share with Parents
  • Audiobooks in the Classroom
  • Worksheets
  • Books About Children/Young Adults with Disabilities
© 2024 | Daniel Christian