It is important to note that every individual is different and the table below is just a guide to support you in identifying the types of software available. It may be that a combination of these tools are required to fully support your needs.
Learning Need/Disability |
Potential AT Solution |
|---|---|
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Affected by sight loss |
Screen rulers, magnification tools or software, screen reader, dictation software, screen colour and contrast software. |
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Reading difficulties such as Dyslexia or Scotopic conditions |
Text to speech, reader pens, phonetic spell checker |
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Speech difficulties, selective mutism or specific learning disability such as Autism |
Communication tablet, email, phone texting, visual help cards |
|
Hearing Impaired, deaf or affected by background noise |
Assistive hearing system, noise cancelling headphones, subtitles |
| Fine and gross physical motor skills such as Dysphraxia or other physical disability. | Alternative keyboard, trackball mouse, switch, digital voice recorder, voice recognition software, graphic organisers, mind mapping software, predictive text software, digital recorder |
|
Organisational skills and memory |
graphic organisers. digital voice recorder, mind mapping software, timers, calendar, task list, notes, mobile phone/organiser. Time management apps |