Listening Ears, LLC focuses on identifying and treating the underlying cause behind a student's learning problem. Each child is evaluated using a series of assessment tools to determine what learning program is right for them. We custom-design a program specifically for your child using an array of research-based solutions. Through this comprehensive approach, we are better able to service your child's unique, individual needs.
Many states have non-profit foundations which support the lending of resources. Resources range from sensory integration toys, augmentative communication devices, and games or puzzles designed for individuals with disabilities to simple software or low tech devices. Professionals, and in many states parents, are able to ‘check out’ a device online and have it delivered to their home or visit designated centers to borrow items.
2003 The Mariposa School presents a VB description based on Mark Sundberg, Ph.D. and James W. Partington, Ph.D. (ABLLS) Assessment of Basic Learning and Language Skills
If you have boardmaker for WINDOWS, you can download these files and print them. They are excellent for communication boards and worksheets and are ready to use.
Download communication boards and picture symbols in SPANISH!
This site has software for children who want to use the computer but can't yet use a keyboard. The downloads including steps to go to the Doctor, Dentist, get a haircut and the Holidays.
This site has story books, nursery rhymes, social stories, etc. totally done in picture symbol format. You can get great ideas to create your own personalized symbol books.
PICTURE PLANNER - FREE
This is an icon-based picture schedule planner. Amazing! You can create activity based picture schedules. Picture Planner is an icon (picture) based scheduling system that assists individuals with disabilities in planning activities by the day, week, or month. Picture Planner uses synthesized speech to provide feedback and aid in accessibility.
You can import pictures from any source. Picture Planner also includes a stock library of images.
"The first picture communication system that actually talks!"
The Logan ProxTalker is an assistive communications
device that anyone who uses picture exchange (PECS)* to communicate can easily learn.
HAS YOUR CHILD EVER STRUGGLED TO WRITE?
This DVD created by a mom Susan Ellis and occupational therapist, Marnie Danielson uses a multi-sensory approach to teach children how to write the alphabet.
Write-On Handwriting Research Base:
The Write-On Handwriting products are developmentally sound - supported by research as well as years of experience teaching individuals and groups. Since handwriting is a complex skill, it was essential to incorporate well-recognized developmental components into the handwriting instruction plan. Two key developmental skills are incorporated: the graphomotor function (sequencing pencil movements) and the retrieval memory function.
BOOKSHARE offers FREE Accessible Books and Periodicals for Readers with Print Disabilities •Bookshare™ is free for all U.S. students with qualifying disabilities. Student memberships are currently funded by an award from the U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP).
