Feb/March 2019 Closing The Gap Resource Directory

web pages with less effort while helping the student gain greater knowledge. All students can benefit. Tobii Dynavox Snap + Core First Tobii Dynavox Price: $49.99 Special Skill: communication, language development, speech output Disability: cognitive, speech Skill Level: elementary, secondary, adult Operating System: Windows, iOS Snap + Core First is a symbol-based com- munication app designed to be the most intuitive solution on the market. Centered on a proven Core Word approach to communication that focuses on growth, literacy and engagement, it allows users to start communicating quickly and stay engaged as they grow and evolve on their communication journey. iOS and Windows 10 versions available. Tobii Dynavox Snap Scene(TM) Tobii Dynavox Price: $49.99 Special Skill: communication Academic Skill: language arts, pre- reading, reading Disability: speech Skill Level: infant/toddler, preschool, elementary, secondary Operating System: Windows Snap Scene is an instant scene-based com- munication and language learning app for your child. Snap Scene will set your child on the right path to communication. By starting early you can jump start your child s language development. It can make the difference between language learning suc- cess and lifelong language difficulties.

development, adapted keyboard/switch access, scanning, single switch Academic Skill: pre-reading, problem solving, spelling Disability: cognitive, hearing, learning, speech Skill Level: preschool, elementary, secondary, adult Operating System: Windows, Mac Consists of language, attention and memory games designed specifically for children with autism.The language games teach vocabulary, syllable segmentation, sound blending, reading and spelling.The attention games teach matching, same-to- same and figure-ground discrimination. Adults with stroke/ traumatic brain injury can use the CD to recover language and memory skills.

keyboard/switch access, scanning, single switch, multi switch Academic Skill: problem solving Disability: cognitive, learning, physical Skill Level: infant/toddler, preschool,

turn.When the correct key is pressed a fun picture is shown and sound for that letter is played TypingFun OT-Care Price: $0 - $5.99 Special Skill: communication, language development Academic Skill: language arts, reading, spelling, typing tutor Disability: cognitive, learning, speech Skill Level: preschool, elementary Operating System: iOS This is the second part of the full “Miss Sues Keyboard Fun” but available on the IPad. It uses pictures and sound to reinforce letters on the keyboard for spell- ing words.Word list can be changed, data collection included

elementary, secondary, adult Operating System: Windows

Develop eye-hand coordination skills by popping balloons as they float past. Use the mouse, touchscreen or switch to burst the balloons. Choose direction of travel: up, down, left, right or random. For the real expert you can also change the speed of travel and the number of balloons.

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TouchChat Application Saltillo Corporation Price: $149 - $298 Special Skill: speech output Disability: speech Skill Level: preschool, elementary, secondary, adult

Turn Taking Judy Lynn Software, Inc. Price: $49

TypingTraining.com Custom Solutions Price: $21

TouchChat is a full-featured communica- tion solution for individuals who have dif- ficulty using their natural voice.TouchChat is designed for individuals with autism, down syndrome, ALS, apraxia, stroke or other conditions that affect a person’s abil- ity to use natural speech. TouchRight - Quick Access Touchscreen Right Mouse Functions Innovation Management Group, Inc. Price: $49.95 - $3500 Special Skill: adapted keyboard/switch access, single switch Disability: physical Skill Level: infant/toddler, preschool,

Special Skill: cognitive redevelopment, early childhood, eye-hand coordination, single switch, multi switch Academic Skill: problem solving Disability: cognitive, learning, physical Skill Level: infant/toddler, preschool, elementary Operating System: Windows The program is designed to teach the con- cept of waiting your turn.When a student’s prompt appears, the student presses their switch, keyboard key, or touch window to reveal a section of a picture. Once the en- tire picture is displayed, a video clip reward related to the picture is played. Turn-Talking RJ Cooper and Associates Price: $1.99 - $59 Special Skill: communication, language development Academic Skill: pre-reading Disability: cognitive, physical, speech Skill Level: preschool, elementary, secondary Operating System: Windows, Mac This software takes the user on a guided tour of taking turns in a conversation. A supervisor writes a script and has a person, close in age to the user, record the user’s phrases.Turn-Talking then conducts that conversation. Type-A-Word OT-Care Price: $1.99 - $2.99 Special Skill: language development, large print Academic Skill: pre-reading, reading, spelling, typing tutor Disability: cognitive, learning, physical, vision Skill Level: infant/toddler, preschool, elementary Operating System: iOS, Android, Chrome Begin the process of teaching the letters on the keyboard in order to spell words. You create the word to be typed. Each letter of the word is then presented in

Special Skill: eye-hand coordination, vocational, adapted keyboard/switch access, single switch, multi switch, voice recognition Academic Skill: typing tutor Disability: cognitive, learning, physical Skill Level: elementary, secondary, adult Operating System: Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Chrome TypingTraining.com is a typing website for assistive technology users. One and two handed training is provided. Included are comprehensive assessments, checklists, reporting and outcomes measurement tools to evaluate student performance with different input systems. Resource information includes areas of ergonomics, keyboarding, speech recognition and assis- tive technology. UK English Alexicom Elements Child Home (Female) Alexicom Tech Price: $19.99 - $19.99 Special Skill: communication, language development, scanning, single switch, multi switch, speech output Disability: speech

elementary, secondary, adult Operating System: Windows

An always on top Icon with quick access to Right Mouse functions on any Windows touchscreen PC. Simply tap on the icon and the next touch will be select any avail- able Right Mouse function such as Open, Edit, Send To, Cut, Copy, Delete, Properties, etc.Windows 2000 thru Windows 10 Train Talk LocuTour Multimedia Price: $4.99 Special Skill: basic living skills, communication, language development Disability: cognitive, speech Skill Level: preschool, elementary Operating System: iOS Train Talk is for children who love to talk about trains.This app helps direct that conversation to learn to ask and answer WH questions.There are 128 pictures with question prompts and sample answers to encourage turn taking, spontaneous speech, conversational skills and auditory comprehension.

Tom’s Times Tables Pro Computerade Products Price: $0 - $1.99

Special Skill: basic living skills, adapted keyboard/switch access, scanning, single switch, multi switch, speech output Academic Skill: math Disability: learning Skill Level: elementary Operating System: iOS Select 1 through 12 times table or advance automatically.Tap correct answer in sequential or random order from one of 16 answers displayed around screen. Percent correct and elapsed time show after com- pleting a table.The Pro version provides teacher options, results data, voicing (English) and switch controlled scanning. The free Basic version does not include the teacher options.

Skill Level: elementary Operating System: iOS

A collection of linked augmentative com- munication pages for a child in the home environment in the United Kingdom. Includes pages for eating, drinking, feel- ings, needs, getting dressed, washing up, sensory toys, favorites, books, songs, people games and much more. UK English Alexicom Elements Child Home (Male) Alexicom Tech Price: $19.99 - $19.99 Special Skill: communication, language development, scanning, single switch, multi switch, speech output Disability: speech

Touch Balloons Inclusive TLC Price: $74 - $214

Train Time LocuTour Multimedia Price: $9

Special Skill: cognitive redevelopment, early childhood, eye-hand coordination, language development, adapted

Special Skill: cognitive redevelopment, communication, early childhood, language

Skill Level: elementary Operating System: iOS

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