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Learn more about free and low-cost AT resources and tools!

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AT Supports for School AND Home
Accessibility Supports, AT and the IEP, Autism Supports, Computer Accessibility, Digital Book Resources, E-Learning Resources, Family Support Resources, Google Tools, Homeschool, Literacy and Reading S..., Low Vision Supports, Math Supports, Physical Disabilities, Picture and Symbol Res..., Software for Special N..., Switch Access, Tutorials and Guides, Vision and Hearing, Web 2-0 Tools, Word Prediction Supports, Writing Supports Janice Reese Accessibility Supports, AT and the IEP, Autism Supports, Computer Accessibility, Digital Book Resources, E-Learning Resources, Family Support Resources, Google Tools, Homeschool, Literacy and Reading S..., Low Vision Supports, Math Supports, Physical Disabilities, Picture and Symbol Res..., Software for Special N..., Switch Access, Tutorials and Guides, Vision and Hearing, Web 2-0 Tools, Word Prediction Supports, Writing Supports Janice Reese

AT Supports for School AND Home

Listing of resources for providing assistive technology support in the home.

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Coronavirus and Me: FREE Editable Social Story
Homeschool, Autism Supports, Family Support Resources Rebecca Hofman Homeschool, Autism Supports, Family Support Resources Rebecca Hofman

Coronavirus and Me: FREE Editable Social Story

Suddenly you’re working from home, school has been canceled, you can’t go out to eat, and you have to stay six feet away from everyone. All of these major life changes have been difficult for everyone to adjust to! For our kiddos with disabilities, trying to help them make sense of why their entire world just went topsy turvy is challenging. To help you meet that need, whether you are a parent, special education teacher, speech therapist, or other provider, we created a free coronavirus social narrative story. Our story, Coronavirus and Me, is broken into 4 smaller stories, which can all be read together or separately depending on the needs and attention span of your child. The sections include: Why Is My School Closed?, I Can Stay Safe From Germs, Staying at Home Sometimes Makes Me Sad, and I Can Be Happy at Home.

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AAC Resources for the Classroom
AAC, Accessibility Supports, Autism Supports, Communication devices, Professional Development, Tutorials and Guides, Visual Schedules Janice Reese AAC, Accessibility Supports, Autism Supports, Communication devices, Professional Development, Tutorials and Guides, Visual Schedules Janice Reese

AAC Resources for the Classroom

I've learned a lot about AAC technologies over the last 15 years.  I often say that I don't know everything, but I can probably tell you how and where to learn more.  Because I provide direct technology support and training to educational teams for many students with impaired language and communication skills, I have gathered a wealth of forms, tip sheets, tutorial resources, assessment materials, etc. for use in the school setting.

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AAC in the Classroom for Young Children (part I)
AAC, Accessibility Supports, Autism Supports, Communication devices, Physical Disabilities, Picture and Symbol Res..., Picture Schedules Janice Reese AAC, Accessibility Supports, Autism Supports, Communication devices, Physical Disabilities, Picture and Symbol Res..., Picture Schedules Janice Reese

AAC in the Classroom for Young Children (part I)

It's always exciting to see kids with limited speech and language abilities respond to the use of visually supported communication tools and strategies. Images are easy to recognize and recall, making the transference of information universal...no matter what the 'language' might be!

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Summer Camp for Kids with Special Needs
Autism Supports, Family Support Resources, Physical Disabilities Janice Reese Autism Supports, Family Support Resources, Physical Disabilities Janice Reese

Summer Camp for Kids with Special Needs

Wow! Summer break is almost here and will bring much needed vacations (for staff and students alike!). I know that many of us will be sending our children off to camp somewhere so they can enjoy a few days of fun and adventure outdoors with their friends.  Let's not forget about our students with physical and learning disabilities who deserve the same opportunities but require special care to meet their diverse needs.  There are a growing number of summer camps designed to accommodate their needs and I am amazed at how well the kids and families respond to participation.

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Resources for Families of Children with Autism
AAC, Autism Supports, Picture and Symbol Res..., Visual Schedules Janice Reese AAC, Autism Supports, Picture and Symbol Res..., Visual Schedules Janice Reese

Resources for Families of Children with Autism

I am an ATP working in the special education setting, but I've also been an OT for almost 30 years. Since the goal of OT is to improve functional independence and the goal of AT use is to provide tools that help accommodate for disability, the two are a perfect match.  Although my role is to foster academic engagement and success in the classroom, we all recognize the importance of the child's family as members of the education team.  Carryover in the home is a key piece to supporting that success!

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