Assistive Technology - Addressing Specific Needs in the Area of Reading, Writing and Numeracy

Assistive Technology(AT) can address specific needs for students in the area of reading, writing and numeracy.
AT can help students in the following areas:
- word processing (this will address fine motor issues and reduce messy work.
- Spell checking can reduce the spelling issues.
- The ability to place graphs and charts in an assignment add to the quality of a students
work and reinforce the value of publishing writing.
- Cut-and-paste features allow students to manipulate text easily when editing, saving time and effort. The physical process of writing can be difficult and fatiguing for some students.
This promotes a great degree of participation and success on the part of the student. It allows for more options and choices for students to be able to complete work.
(Education for All, 2005)