AT for WRITING HANDOUT
A Quick Reference for Reading AT Tool Options
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Overview
- Students that struggle in writing may or may not be identified with disabilities.
- Common LDs that benefit from AT for WRITING are physical motor skills, visual perception, and students with cognitive disabilities. ELL students, hearing impairments, and AAC issues may also lead to AT tools for writing.
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Low Tech
- Variety of pencils/pens; Adapted pencil/pen (grips, widths);
- Adapted paper; Writing templates
- Prewritten words/phrases; Re-Orientation
- Slantboard
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Low Tech
- Word cards/word book/word wall
- Pocket dictionary/thesaurus
- Writing templates /Organization Maps
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Mid Tech
- Label maker
- Portable word processor w/ grammar/spell assistant
- Portable/electronic talking dictionary, thesaurus, spell checker
- Electronic/talking electronic dictionary/thesaurus/spell checkerTalking word processing
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HIGH Tech
- Computer w/ accessibility features; word processing software with writing supports; Alternative keyboard; Voice recognition software; scanner; Abbreviation/expansion software; Multimedia; etc.
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Conclusion
- Always consider the Student, Environment, and Specific Tasks before deciding on AT Tools for Writing
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