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SoothSayer Word Prediction Applied Human Factors, Inc. Price: $149 Special Skill: cognitive redevelopment, communication, language development, vocational, speech output Disability: cognitive, learning, physical, speech, vision Skill Level: elementary, secondary, adult Operating System: Windows SoothSayer combines word prediction features with extensive speech feedback to help you find the word or sentence you are looking for. The user interface is very friendly and there are lots of options included. It is simple to add new words and create custom dictionaries. Includes phonetic typing and TxtFst. Sort By Kind - Sort visually related items STEP BY STEP Price: $0 - $2.99 Special Skill: cognitive redevelopment, early childhood, eye-hand coordination, language development, adapted keyboard/switch access, single switch, multi switch, diagnostic Disability: cognitive, learning, physical Skill Level: infant/toddler, preschool Children learn to sort visually related items. App helps develop visual perception skills, cognitive skills, and language skills. Full Version: https://itunes.apple.com/app/ id1135864577?mt=8 Sort By Nature - Sort logically related items STEP BY STEP Price: $0 - $2.99 Special Skill: cognitive redevelopment, early childhood, eye-hand coordination, language development, adapted keyboard/switch access, single switch, multi switch, diagnostic Disability: cognitive, learning, physical Skill Level: infant/toddler, preschool Children learn about logically related items. App helps develop visual perception skills, cognitive skills, and language skills. Full Version: https://itunes.apple.com/app/ id1135865771?mt=8 Sound Out Chapter Books Attainment Company, Inc. Price: $99 Special Skill: basic living skills, cognitive redevelopment, early childhood, language development, adapted keyboard/switch access, scanning, single switch, multi switch Disability: cognitive, learning Skill Level: elementary, secondary, adult Operating System: Windows, Mac Based on High Noon Books book series this 18 book series is organized into six phonics-based difficulty levels. Level One- one syllable words with short vowels. Level Six-two syllable words and prefixes/suffix- es. The software reads the books aloud as text is highlighted. Click individual words

Operating System: Windows Permits any user that can operate a point- ing device, but cannot press the buttons, to perform all mouse button functions right on the computer screen. Using the Dwell or Hover principle, the user can click, double click, drag and perform mouse functions in Windows or any application. Smyle Mouse - Hand-free Mouse and Adaptive Switch Perceptive Devices LLC Price: $499 Special Skill: communication, vocational, adapted keyboard/switch access, single switch Disability: physical Skill Level: preschool, elementary, secondary, adult Operating System: Windows Smyle Mouse is the next-gen hands-free computer access solution that works using just a webcam. No widgets, wearables or stickers are required. Head motions are translated into precise pointer movements. Smiles and dwells are translated into clicks, drags, scrolls or switch signals. Free 14-day trial available via instant software download. SnapandRead Universal Texthelp Inc. Price: $60 Special Skill: cognitive redevelopment, language development, optical character recognition, speech output Disability: learning, vision Skill Level: elementary, secondary, adult Operating System: Windows, Mac SnapandRead Universal gives students the tools they need to comprehend the widest range of text (with just a few simple clicks). SnapandRead reads text aloud, dynamically levels text, translates text into over 90 languages, works with Bookshare books and Kindle Cloud Reader and proves outcomes with data. SnapType snaptype Price: $0 - $49.99 Special Skill: cognitive redevelopment, communication, eye-hand coordination, language development, vocational, large print, optical character recognition, scanning, speech output, voice recognition Disability: cognitive, learning, physical, speech, vision Skill Level: elementary, secondary, adult Operating System: Mac, iOS (Apple), Android, Chrome SnapType is a simple way to complete any school worksheet on your iPad, Tablet, or Chromebook. Social Story Readers Attainment Company, Inc. Price: $79 Special Skill: basic living skills, cognitive redevelopment, vocational, adapted

keyboard/switch access, scanning, single switch, multi switch Disability: cognitive, learning Skill Level: elementary, secondary, adult Operating System: Windows, Mac Contains 16 short stories that focus on common social issues for the older students. Stories are written around a third grade reading level illustrated in graphic novel style. Words highlight as the stories are read aloud also include comprehen- sion questions at the end of each story. Social Success iPad app Attainment Company, Inc. Price: $39.99 Special Skill: basic living skills, cognitive redevelopment, adapted keyboard/switch access, scanning, single switch, multi switch Disability: cognitive, learning, physical Skill Level: elementary, secondary, adult An interactive social skill tutorial for ado- lescents and adults with developmental disabilities, including autism. It covers 50 social skills in an easy-to-navigate inter- face, so students can work independently or in self-directed groups. 50 social skills include Intro, Steps, Self-Talk script, Movie, and Problem Solving questions. Social Success software Attainment Company, Inc. Price: $99 Special Skill: basic living skills, cognitive redevelopment, adapted keyboard/switch access, scanning, single switch, multi switch, speech output Disability: cognitive, learning Skill Level: elementary, secondary, adult Operating System: Windows, Mac An interactive social skill tutorial for ado- lescents and adults with developmental disabilities, including autism. It covers 50 social skills in an easy-to-navigate inter- face, so students can work independently or in self-directed groups. 50 social skills include Intro, Steps, Self-Talk script, Movie, and Problem Solving questions. iPad app also available. Soft Skills Resources The Conover Company Price: $67 - $697 Special Skill: basic living skills, communication, vocational, adapted keyboard/switch access, speech output Disability: learning Skill Level: elementary, secondary, adult Operating System: Windows, Mac, iOS (Apple), Android, Chrome, Other Conover Resources makes it quick and easy to teach the critical emotional intellig- nence and soft skills that are most sought after in today’s workplace by providing an instructor-led, video-based curriculum accessible from anywhere.<div class=”et_ pb_blurb_description”>All of the lessons in Conover Resources are video-based, which allows you to utilize the proven method of video modeling to teach

soft skills using real life situations and examples. Each course includes it’s own fillable PDF workbook with individual and group activities to reinforce the concepts that are taught inside Conover Resources. Perfect for these uncertain times for in- person and/or distance learning. SofType On-Screen Keyboard Origin Instruments Corp. Price: $295 Special Skill: , adapted keyboard/switch access, single switch, multi switch Disability: physical Skill Level: preschool, elementary, secondary, adult Operating System: Windows Provides an on-screen keyboard on the computer display. The mouse pointer is positioned over a character; key presses are performed with adaptive switches or using the included dwell. Includes word completion, customizable keyboards, mac- ros, abbreviation expansion and password entry at boot-time, and respond to UAC security prompts. Multi-language capable. Solutions Closing The Gap Price: $275 - $15000 Special Skill: basic living skills, cognitive redevelopment, communication, early childhood, eye-hand coordination, language development, vocational, , IEP/ IPP Disability: cognitive, hearing, learning, physical, speech, vision Skill Level: infant/toddler, preschool, elementary, secondary, adult Operating System: Windows, Mac, iOS (Apple), Android, Chrome Solutions is designed to provide members year-round resources and tools to assist in meeting the needs of ALL learners, a Solutions membership includes access to our online magazine, live and archived webinars and the searchable resource directory. Fulfill professional develop- ment needs with CEUs and contact hours included. Single and group memberships available as well as a free 7 -day trial. Son of Cause and Effect Sights and Sounds Marblesoft Price: $4.99 - $30 Special Skill: cognitive redevelopment, early childhood, single switch, multi switch Disability: cognitive, physical Skill Level: infant/toddler, preschool Operating System: Windows The third in our Sights and Sounds series features three new cause and effect activities (Popcorn, Ants, Splotch) and five new musical themes (bouncy, dramatic, dreamy, frantic, juvenile). Teaches switch activation in three modes (momentary, timed, latching).

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