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AT Posts
- C-PEN Exam Reader Added to List of Possible Exam Adjustments
- Factors that Contribute to Successful Reading Comprehension
- Should we use a special font for children with reading difficulties?
- References for: ‘The Language of Maths’, ‘Reading Comprehension’ and ‘Developing Maths Fluency’ (DSF Bulletin, Vol. 53 – Winter 2017)
- Email Updates from DSF
Assistive Technology Links
- Free assistive study tools from eduapps.org – A series of free software downloads to assist with writing and reading. In particular, we recommend the MyStudyBar and the AccessApps.
- Free Text To Speech software can be downloaded from NaturalSoft – NaturalReader is easy to use software with natural sounding voices and it can convert any written text (such as MS Word, PDF files, emails and webpages) into spoken words. NaturalReader can also convert any written text into audio files such as MP3 or W
- Learning Disability, Dyslexia and Print Difficulties: Inclusive Technology Overview by Gerry Kennedy – This article by Gerry Kennedy provides a comprehensive overview of a variety of assistive technologies that are able to help those with learning difficulties or disabilities.
- Useful iOS Apps for Primary Students – A list of iOS applications most of which are targeted at younger students.
- Useful iOS Apps for Secondary Students & Adults – A list of iOS applications reviewed by DSF and found to be useful for assisting those with learning difficulties.
- What are some examples of assistive technology? AUSPELD’s Guide for Parents reviews common types of Assistive Technology
- What is Assistive Technology and how can it help? AUSPELDs Guide for Parents looks at Assistive Technology
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