Writing Mechanics
of Writing Mechanics
of writing Pencil/pen
with adaptive grip Adapted
paper (e.g. raised line, highlighted lines) Slantboard Typewriter Portable
word processor Computer Other:
Alternate
Computer Access Fine
motor related to computer access Keyboard
w/ Easy Access or Access DOS Word
Prediction, abbreviation/expansion to reduce keystrokes Keyguard Arm
Support (e.g. Ergo Rest) Track
ball/track pad/ joystick w/ onscreen keyboard Alternate
keyboard (e.g. IntelliKeys ,
Disc. Board, TASH) Mouth
stick/head pointer w/ standard/alternate keyboard Head
Mouse/Head Master/Tracker w/ onscreen keyboard Switch
with Morse Code Switch
with scanning Voice
recognition software Other:
Composing
Written Material Composing
written material Word
cards/word book/word wall Pocket
dictionary/thesaurus Electronic/talking
electronic dictionary/thesaurus/spell checker (e.g.Franklin
Bookman) Word
processor w/ spell checker/grammar checker Word
processor w/ word prediction (e.g. Co:Writer) to
facilitate spelling and sentence construction Talking
word processor for multisensory typing Multimedia
software for expression of ideas (assignments) Voice
recognition software Other:
Communication Communication Communication
board/book with pictures/objects/letters/words Eye
gaze board/frame Simple
voice output device (e.g. BigMack, Cheap Talk, Voice in
a Box, MicroVoice, talking picture frame, Hawk) Voice
output device w/ levels (e.g. 6 Level Voice in a Box,
Macaw, Digivox, Voice
output device w/ icon sequencing (e.g. AlphaTalker
Liberator, Chatbox) Voice
output device w/ dynamic display (e.g. Dynavox, Speaking
Dynamically w/ laptop computer/Freestyle) Device
w/ speech synthesis for typing (e.g. Cannon Communicator,
Link, Write:Out Loud w/ laptop computer) Other:
Reading, Studying, and Math Reading Reading Changes
in text size, spacing, color, background color Book
adapted for page turning (e.g. page fluffers, 3-ring
binder) Use
of pictures with text (e.g. Picture It, Writing with
Symbols) Talking
electronic device to pronounce challenging words (e.g.
Franklin Bookman, American Heritage Dictionary) Scanner
w/OCR and talking word processor Electronic
books Other: Learning/Studying Learning
and studying Print
or picture schedule Low
tech aids to find materials (i.e., index tabs, color
coded folders) Highlight
text (e.g. markers, highlight tape, ruler, etc.) Voice
output reminders for assignments, steps of task, etc. Software
for manipulation of objects/concept development (e.g.
Blocks in Motion, Toy Store) may
use alternate input device, e.g. switch, touch window Software
for organization of ideas and studying (e.g.
Inspiration, Claris Works Outline, PowerPoint, etc.) Recorded
material (books on tape, taped lectures with number
coded index, etc.) Other:
Math Math Abacus/
Math Line Calculator
/calculator with print out Talking
calculator Calculator
w/ large keys and/or large LCD print out On
screen calculator Software
with cueing for math computation (may use adapted input
methods) Tactile/voice
output measuring devices (e.g. clock, ruler) Other:
Recreation & Leisure Recreation
and leisure Adapted
toys and games (e.g. toy with adaptive handle) Use
of battery interrupter and switch to operate a toy Adaptive
sporting equipment (e.g. lighted/bell ball, velcro mitt) Universal
cuff to hold crayons, markers, paint brush Modified
utensils (e.g. rollers, stampers, scissors) Ergo
Rest to support arm for drawing/painting Drawing/graphic
program on computer (e.g. Kid Pix, Blocks in Motion) Playing
games on the computer Music
software on the computer Other:
