What is Assistive Technology?

"Assistive Technology is an umbrella term that includes assistive, adaptive, and rehabilitative devices for people with disabilities and also includes the process used in selecting, locating, and using them. AT promotes greater independence by enabling people to perform tasks that they were formerly unable to accomplish, or had great difficulty accomplishing, by providing enhancements to, or changing methods of interacting with, the technology needed to accomplish such tasks."

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From: Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assistive_technology

Saturday, 24 May 2014

Autistic Products!

In this product line up, you will find Multi-sensory experiences, products to help maintain focus, managing emotions and assisting with speech and language.

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Kinetic Sand



Kinetic Sand will glide between a student's fingers. Offering a variety of sensory activities. As it is Kinetic, the sand will continually rearrange itself. Allowing for squeezing and different shapes to be built. Opportunities to learn about shapes, group bonding, relaxation techniques and communication opportunities. A wonderful product for any elementary classroom!

Price: 17.99

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Find It


This simply colorful container is an adventure for any student.  It contains 48 hidden items for a student to find. This game allows for a student to use deductive reasoning, object identification, early reading/ letter recognition and of course patience. Used for Autism students it can offer a calming opportunity as there is sounds of the items moving and different colors. Useful in lower-elementary setting.
Price: $20.00
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Scooter with Handles


This product is great for spatial awareness and movement for students with motor difficulties. Although available for all ages it maybe more useful for young autistic students. Opportunities for students to lessen their stress level and engaged in an activity.

Price: $18.99
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GOING Magic Light Ball



 GOING Magic Light Ball is a tactile or that is textured rubber.  This product will promote sensory excitement for an autistic student. Opportunities for communication, relaxation and team building with classmates. Perfect for lower level elementary application.

Price: $12.99

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Magnetic Time Tracker





A visual wall timer that offers lights and audio for time reminders. This will allow for transition periods with ease. Simple to use, the teacher or student can program a set amount of time to warn the student when a transition is coming. Encouraging time management and will use the colors Green, yellow, and red as the time counts down.

Price: $30.00
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Kimochis Mini Mixed Feelings Bag


Each Kimochi has a different facial expression on one side and the name of the associated feeling on the back side. A great toy for a non-verbal student to communicate their emotions or to learn how they are represented. Lower to upper level elementary applications.

Price: $19.00

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Proloquo2Go
 by AssistiveWare




Proloquo2Go Is a wonderful App for iPads. Offering visual communication to all non-verbal students. The vocabulary in Proloquo2Go is organized from basic communication to complex vocabulary. Proloquo2Go now offers a child’s voice, making it more comforting for students. Available for all grades and all levels.

Price: $219.99

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Choiceworks


Similar to Proloquo2Go, Choiceworks helps autism spectrum students to use visual schedules and help the student with routines throughout the day. Perfect for time management and transition periods.  Ideal for both Lower and Upper Elementary.


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Price: $6.99
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 Time Timer



Is a very useful App, Time Timer can help make transitions smoother and avoid meltdowns. It can help with presentations or activities. It can be only visual to the student that needs it, so they are not interrupted by fellow students.  Useful for both Lower and Upper Elementary.

Price: $2.99

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