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Laura Leigh
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Literacy in AAC
50 members
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Rett Girls AT
47 members
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Web 2.0 as Instruction...
65 members
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Assistive Technology f...
88 members
Laura Leigh's Discussions
Less is more
Replied Mar 19
Is this AT?
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I agree with you. If you can accomplish the goal with a strategy instead of a piece of equipment its better and it has a better chance of staying in place as the student grows. Sometimes students will accept devices/equipment in elementary but by ...
If you are making all these things readily available to all students in the classroom it is not AT. Its great though.
It is a difficult decision. And I don't know the accommodations/modifications she has in place. The Dana (more sophisticated sibling of AlphaSmart) is an alternative. Relatively inexpensive, and it has calendar feature to record assignments, etc. ...
Looking for information or case studies of students with autism (and adults) who use AAC devices to communicate.
Thanks for the link to the accessible book collection. Wow!
A group focused on speaking about current literacy instruction for users of augmentative communication.
This was a wonderfully insightful refresher course on eye-gaze. I especially like number 15. Thank you!
This group is for people who are interested in exploring and sharing solutions for communication and active involvement of girls with Rett Syndrome through assistive technology.
Lots of simple things can make a big difference for a student.
Check out the accessibility options on your classroom computer to see whats available
Give kids the opportunity to use the classroom computer if handwriting slows them down and frustra...
I wanted to reply, but Mark said it all so well. Thanks Mark!
I signed on to respond to this discussion, but Mark said it all!! Thanks Mark
This group is for those who would like to discuss web 2.0 technologies that can serve as instructional or assistive technologies.
I tried ViaVoice but was never able to work out the kinks. My enunciation is clear (however Southern) and I read well, but it never 'translated' closely enough for me. I spent a lot of time and effort on it, but eventually threw it in the trash!
Do you work with students with high-incidence Disabilities or learning challenges? Consider joining this group as we address the needs of students who are struggling in the general education classrooms.
Hi, my name is Laura. I am the AT "Coordinator" for a suburban public school district. I like to read what others are doing and using re: AT in order to get ideas and discover new things for my students. That is how I found this group. I've been t...
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- Hometown:
- Houston
- Role
- AT Specialist
- About Me:
- Work for Special Programs in a public school district. I love my job, its rewarding and fun, but also sometimes overwhelming.
- Twitter Name:
- LauraLeigh
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- At 1:27am on March 28, 2009,
Samuel Charles Sennott said…
- Welcome Laura. Super nice picture.
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