ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR PREWRITING:
Inspiration- A tool used for visual mapping, outlining, writing and making presentations. Brainstorm ideas, structure your thoughts and visually communicate concepts to strengthen understanding with the Diagram and Map Views. To take notes, organize information, and structure writing for plans, papers and reports, use the integrated Outline View to focus on main and supporting ideas and to clarify thinking in written form. Transform your diagrams, mind maps and outlines into polished presentations that communicate ideas clearly and demonstrate understanding and knowledge. www.inspiration.com
Kidspiration- Provides a cross-curricular visual work space for K-5 learners. Students combine pictures, text, numbers and spoken words to develop vocabulary, word recognition, reading for comprehension, writing and critical thinking skills. As students make visual connections, they build fundamental skills in reading, writing, math, science and social studies. Offers activities in all curriculum areas, so students use visual learning naturally and confidently. www.inspiration.com/kidspiration
Pre-writing Motor Skills Assistive Technology Switch- Comes with eight interchangeable templates designed to teach users the hand movements required for writing. Insert the pencil grip into the track and begin tracing; once the path has been fully traced, an attached device can be activated as a reward. It improves hand-eye coordination and motor skills. http://www.rehabmart.com/product/prewriting-motor-skills-assistive-technology-switch-32734.html