tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634973293009486030.post3577515769498920964..comments2024-03-26T03:05:53.853-04:00Comments on Assistive Technology Blog: Back-to-School Guide for Students with Dyslexia: Apps and MoreBrian Meersmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16946899102765730318noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634973293009486030.post-84816797973298629502014-01-21T14:18:29.721-05:002014-01-21T14:18:29.721-05:00I have a 6 year old son on the autism spectrum who...I have a 6 year old son on the autism spectrum who is really struggling with writing. I'm trying to find an app which I can use on my android so that he can practise his writing with his fingers. Most of the apps I have seen are very guided learning and don't allow you to do any freestyle stuff. Does anyone have any ideas? natarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16427334306237593137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634973293009486030.post-71523733242498814792014-01-21T14:16:18.594-05:002014-01-21T14:16:18.594-05:00I have a 6 year old son who is on the autism spect...I have a 6 year old son who is on the autism spectrum, but I suspect that he also has dyslexia. His reading is coming along nicely, but he is really struggling with writing using a pen. He loves computers and I'd like to find a software package that he can write freestyle with. A lot of the packages that I have found so far are very guided learning tools. Does anyone have any ideas? <br />natarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16427334306237593137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634973293009486030.post-20285083424042572602013-12-07T10:59:43.001-05:002013-12-07T10:59:43.001-05:00I would recommend looking up Inspiration Maps or K...I would recommend looking up Inspiration Maps or Kidspiration Maps. These are mind mapping apps for iPad. If you don't have an iPad there Inspiration for Mac and PC. Hope this helps. Brian Meersmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16946899102765730318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634973293009486030.post-30252180326091838712013-12-03T15:11:31.676-05:002013-12-03T15:11:31.676-05:00Is there a specific technology or app that a teach...Is there a specific technology or app that a teacher/tutor could use to help a dyslexic student learn in an easier manner? Or are these just for the individuals use and not useful as teaching tools?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634973293009486030.post-83289892514181019082013-12-03T15:07:54.291-05:002013-12-03T15:07:54.291-05:00Is there a certain App or technology that would be...Is there a certain App or technology that would be better for teachers/tutors to use to help students with dyslexia learn in an easier manner? Or are all of these technologies only for an individuals use and not as a teaching tool? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09982397735271279038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634973293009486030.post-73864727021825327852013-11-29T00:27:07.198-05:002013-11-29T00:27:07.198-05:00Nice post.Nice post.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07370592850195204023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634973293009486030.post-68719678896765702622013-10-29T09:36:21.252-04:002013-10-29T09:36:21.252-04:00Does anyone know of a software program that helps ...Does anyone know of a software program that helps specifically with writing? For example, my child had to a 5 paragraph essay on a book and had significant trouble with proper paragraph sentencing, intro paragraph and thesis development and then trouble with concluding paragraph. He needs more than a graphic organizer but rather ways of saying or starting or ending. Thanks so muchAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634973293009486030.post-29016862342563018672013-10-09T03:27:34.722-04:002013-10-09T03:27:34.722-04:00Very nice collection!
These are very useful and ve...Very nice collection!<br />These are very useful and very important apps for those childrens who are suffering from Dyslexia. They helps a lot in improving their skills which are not at that point due to Dyslexia. My friend daughter has reading problem then i suggest her to use Voice Dream Reader App now he is good in reading and feel very confident..Thanks for this awesome share!Dyslexia Softwarehttp://www.txedsol.com/rti-software/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634973293009486030.post-60427417377478448862013-10-02T19:40:20.105-04:002013-10-02T19:40:20.105-04:00Yes, I have. Here is my post about the Intel Reade...Yes, I have. Here is my post about the Intel Reader. <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2011/07/intel-reader-demo.html" rel="nofollow">Click here</a> to read my post. Also, the creator of the Intel Reader recently came out with a great book about dyslexia, you can check it out <a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Dyslexia-Empowerment-Plan-Confidence/dp/0345541235" rel="nofollow">here</a>Brian Meersmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16946899102765730318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634973293009486030.post-4845639357027025542013-09-30T13:24:30.988-04:002013-09-30T13:24:30.988-04:00I purchased the intel reader for my son last year,...I purchased the intel reader for my son last year, he had a hard time with it. He doesn't use is at all. When we take a picture of the chapter he has to read it usually is a lot of jumbled words and only a few sentences would make sense. If there were pictures in the chapter, page numbers, etc.., the entire page was unreadable. I'm not happy with it at all. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634973293009486030.post-40502576338890645272013-09-29T21:08:26.223-04:002013-09-29T21:08:26.223-04:00In addition to the Intel Reader there is the Prizm...In addition to the Intel Reader there is the <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/09/prizmo-3-adds-new-features-and-ios-7.html" rel="nofollow">Prizmo app for iOS</a>. Also, you can use <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2011/06/kurzweil-3000-overview.html" rel="nofollow">Kurzweil 3000</a> with a scanner.<br /><br />However the best solution is to create a system with teachers to have the documents provided in an electronic format so it is easy to use text-to-speech software.Brian Meersmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16946899102765730318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634973293009486030.post-65457263943017245862013-09-28T11:28:20.346-04:002013-09-28T11:28:20.346-04:00Have you heard anything or tried the Intel Reader?...Have you heard anything or tried the Intel Reader? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634973293009486030.post-2930083596185286292013-09-27T17:52:32.159-04:002013-09-27T17:52:32.159-04:00Thankyou so much for providing all this valuable ...Thankyou so much for providing all this valuable information . The useful tips can be very helpful for my daughter. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634973293009486030.post-45158386206500002192013-09-25T22:59:55.637-04:002013-09-25T22:59:55.637-04:00Other than the Intel Reader, what other technology...Other than the Intel Reader, what other technology is there for handouts given to kids at school who cannot read it on their own.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634973293009486030.post-71274259357736649492013-09-22T09:40:13.133-04:002013-09-22T09:40:13.133-04:00Hi,
iOS devices (iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch) ha...Hi,<br /><br />iOS devices (iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch) have some of this functionality built in in a feature called speak selection. <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/10/how-to-use-ios-6-speak-selection-with.html" rel="nofollow">Click here </a> to learn about speak selection. <br /><br />Another really great app is called Voice Dream Reader. <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/07/voice-dream-reader-app-for-ios.html" rel="nofollow">Click here </a> to learn about the Voice Dream Reader app.<br /><br />Thanks for your question and I hope this helps.Brian Meersmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16946899102765730318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634973293009486030.post-63837381500437279972013-09-17T08:53:56.593-04:002013-09-17T08:53:56.593-04:00My daughter is profoundly dyslexic and we are back...My daughter is profoundly dyslexic and we are back in public school for the first time with full tech assist. She's using an android tablet and her phone at school, but we have an mini ipad at home. We are looking for an app for the iPad that has the same functionality as the Easy Text to Speech Pro https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.easysolutions.easytexttospeechpro<br />Thanks! Always, JennaJennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13245917577903322555noreply@blogger.com