11. Treatment and Technology to Improve Auditory Comprehension
- Therapy Approach
- Drill-and-Practice Software
- Long-Distance Communication
- Assistive Listening Devices
- Captioning
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12. Treatment and Technology to Improve Reading Comprehension
- Multi-Disciplinary Approach
- Software Features
- Software for Language-Based Reading Comprehension Deficits
- Software for Vision-Based Reading Deficits
- Computer Accommodations for People With Visual-Perceptual Deficits
- Assistive Reading Technology
- Optical Character Recognition and Text-to-Speech
- Alternative Book Formats
- Resources for Recorded Books
- Resources for E-Text
- Interactive Talking Books
- Adapted Online Newspapers
- Reading pens and portable spell checkers
- Low Tech Visual Aides
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13. Treatment and Technology to Improve Written Expression
- Software with Customizable Drill-and-Practice Exercises to Improve Writing
- Software to Improve Spelling
- Software to Help Stimulate Written Content
- Features of Word Processors and Assistive Writing Technology
- Text-Based Word Processing Features
- Picture-Based Talking Word Processors
- Stand-Alone Word Prediction and Word Bank Programs
- Dictionaries
- Graphic Organizers: Technology for Organizing Written Narrative
- Technology to Help with the Physical Aspect of Writing
- Access Alternatives
- Mainstream Software for Learning to Type
- Specialized Software for Learning to Type
- Speech-to-Text and Voice Recognition
- Initiation of the Writing Process
- The Physical Act of Handwriting or Typing
- Portable Word Processors
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14. Treatment and Technology to Improve Cognition and Memory
- " Treatment Approaches
- Restorative
- Compensatory
- Family Support and Training
- Everyday Suggestions
- Routines
- Organizing and Reducing Clutter
- Calendars, To-Do lists, Phone Books, and Written Reminders
- Notes
- Web-Based Solutions for Information and Time Management
- Web-Based Note-Taking Management systems
- Distractions
- Repetition
- Stress Reduction
- Challenging Brain Exercises
- Small Steps
- Medications
- Alarms
- Interactive Products to Improve Memory and Cognition
- Software to Learn and Memorize Specific Information
- Assistive Reading and Writing Software
- Devices to Assist With Memory and Cognition
- Digital Recorders
- Electronic Organizers
- Handheld Devices Produced for Clients With Cognitive Challenges
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15. Adapted E-mail, Search Engines and Web Browsers
- Strategies to Use With Already Established Email Accounts
- Adapted Email Programs
- Email Using Recorded Voice
- Email Using Pictures to Compose Messages
- Adapted Search Engine and Web Browsers
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16. Multi-Media Programs and Generating Printed Treatment Materials
- Programs to Produce Customized Therapy Materials to Print
- Online Free Non-Interactive Treatment Materials
- Multi-Media Interactive Authoring
- Sources for Pictures
- Software programs for purchase
- Free Online Resources for Graphics
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17. Games and Free Online Interactive Activities
- Traditional Games
- Resources for adapted games
- New Educational and Gaming Technologies
- Gaming Software
- Online Free Interactive Programs
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18. Internet Communication Tools
- announcement lists
- blogs/ weblogs
- chat rooms
- discussion groups/ listservs/newsgroups
- e-learning and distance education
- e-mail
- games
- immersive environments
- instant messaging
- podcasts
- RSS feeds
- social networking sites
- text messages
- videoconferencing
- videoweb
- Websites
- Wikis
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19. Online Support, Information and Discussion Groups
- Sites Offering Comprehensive Information about Multiple Disability Groups
- Sites with Information Grouped by Diagnosis and Disability
- Sites with Information About Products to Promote Independent Living
- Sites Offering Assistive Technology Training and Information
- Sites Grouped By Profession
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Index of Vendors
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