MEET JOSEPH IN THE LATEST ‘AT IN ACTION’ VIDEO

Assistive Technology (AT) devices can be highly effective tools to help individuals with disabilities participate fully in school, at home, and in the community. The ‘AT in Action’ video series offers real-world examples of how AT is making a difference in the lives of children and young adults. Viewers will meet Joseph, an 11th grade student who has dyslexia and dysgraphia. He uses the audio book apps Read2Go and Learning Ally to more easily access books. This fully captioned video series, funded by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), is produced by PACER in conjunction with the Family Center on Technology and Disability (FCTD). Watch the video     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL5tHylZKBs&list=UUMdRB40R-8wzhURlXaTE56A

Helping Kids with Dysgraphia Succeed

Dysgraphia is a learning disability that affects writing abilities. Kids with dysgraphia often have difficulties with spelling, poor handwriting, and trouble putting thoughts on paper. Discover the warning signs of dysgraphia and learn more about effective accommodations, modifications, and instructional strategies.  http://www.ldonline.org/article/12770

Treatment Options for Swallowing Issues

Difficult or painful swallowing, or dysphagia, is common among children with cerebral palsy. Although this issue can be dangerous and stressful, electrical stimulation therapy has proven to be an effective treatment. What is electrical stimulation therapy and is it right for your child? http://cpfamilynetwork.org/blogs/electrical-stimulation-as-swallowing-therapy?utm_campaign=CPFN%20Eblast%20-%20August%207.%202013&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_content=Electrical%20Stimulation%20as%20Swallowing%20Therapy