It’s estimated that approximately 10 million people experience essential tremors in America. Essential tremor is defined as “a brain disorder that causes a part of your body to shake uncontrollably. The unintentional shaking motion is called a tremor.” Multiple medical conditions, such as Parkinson’s disease, can cause tremors but sometimes the cause of tremors is unknown. While […]
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Monday Tech Tip: Trekker Breeze handheld talking GPS system
Jim Sullivan, Humanware representative, shows us a handheld talking GPS system, called Trekker Breeze. Check it out here: For more information on Trekker Breeze
Articulation Carnival
Learning and practicing articulation in English can be dull and challenging for many individuals. A certified speech-language pathologist noted this and was inspired to develop a more exciting way for children to learn and practice articulation. The Articulation Carnival app motivates children to practice articulation at the word, phrase, and sentence levels. The app also makes practicing […]
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 […]
ADHD Skills Booster
According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 11% of children 4-17 years of age have been diagnosed with ADHD as of 2011. The statistic continues to rise from 7.8% in 2003 to 9.5% in 2007 and to 11% in 2011. There are different options for treating ADHD, such as behavioral therapy and/or medication. […]
Monday Tech Tip: Text-to-speech reader-Natural Reader
David Frye, Assistive Technology Specialist at Easter Seals Crossroads, shows us a text-to-speech application for Windows and Mac called Natural Reader. Check it out here: http://www.naturalreaders.com/