3 Annotation/Note Taking Apps for Learning Disabilities

Individuals with dyslexia, ADHD, learning disabilities, and other special needs may often benefit from using PDF annotation/note taking apps.  Annotating one’s reading is so useful in a myriad of ways and can benefit the reader not only while they read but afterwards as well. For me, reading textbooks, scholarly articles, and more has always been a challenge.  I […]

Bose QuietComfort 25 Noise Cancelling Headphones

One of the most frequently asked questions we get here at the INDATA Project is, “What are some noise cancelling headphones?”  Many parents seek this assistive technology for their child with autism, but noise cancelling headphones can benefit many other individuals!  We have already done two posts covering many options of noise cancelling headphones (Check […]

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8 Exciting Fidgets for Adults

Last week, I wrote a featured blog discussing 5 different fidgets for children with special needs.  Within hours of publishing, the article gained a tremendous amount of attention due to the prevalence of fidgeting among children with and without special needs.  (After all, children will be children and they just have to move!)  As you probably already know, children are not the […]

My First AAC App

Looking for an affordable app to help introduce your child to augmentative and alternative communication?  My First AAC is an iPad app specifically designed for toddlers and preschoolers who experience speech difficulties.  This particular app has been noted as “a great beginner Augmentative Alternative Communication app for young children” by Megan Bratti, MS, CCC-SLP. My First […]

Brili Routines

Structure and consistency help set children up for success.  This is especially true for individuals with ADHD, autism, or other special needs.  The app Brili is designed to make daily routines simple, fun for kids, and stress-free for families.  So what is Brili? Brili is the “first interactive platform that guides kids through everyday routines–employing best […]

IRiS Sensory Room

A few years ago, we did a Tech Tip touring our Autism Resource Center’s unique sensory room.  The idea of a sensory room was born in the late 1970s by two Dutch psychologists, who thought of the room as a therapy for persons with learning disabilities.  Over the years, a sensory room began offering a wide […]