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Assistive Technology for the 2e Learner
Are you looking for a way to help that gifted child you raise or teach who has an executive function disorder? How about the one with a reading problem? Or the one with an expressive language disorder? Joan L. Green, of the Washington, DC, area, is the go-to person for many parents, therapists, and schools who need to figure out what’s in that lengthy evaluation they’ve received about a gifted child who just isn’t achieving in one or more areas. Without the right intervention, that child could wind up in a downward spiral that affects both academic abilities and self-esteem. Green’s specialty is the application of assistive technology (A.T.) to speech, language, literacy, and cognitive difficulties that may interfere with learning and personal growth. Read the full article.
Personalized Gifted Ed in Every Parent's Pocket -- mLearning, by Cathy Risberg
We all know how assistive technology can help twice-exceptional children reach their potential. One technology many parents fail to consider as they personalize their child’s gifted education is that of mobile learning devices. Leveraging technology to promote self-direction and self-reliance can help advance potential and transform our homes and classrooms into 21st Century learning environments. Mobile technology — mLearning — is one way to do that.
Opinions from a Young A.T. Expert, by Brian M.
Blogger Brian M. offers his opinions on recent developments in assistive technology tat might be of particular interest to twice-exceptional students.
Why the iPad May Change Education
As a personal technology tool for personal or business use, the Apple iPad is seductively easy to use and full of functionality. Its capabilities also make it a great candidate as a platform for assistive technology for twice-exceptional learners. We provide some of the reasons why.
Writing and the 2e Learner: Part 3 of a Series, by Administrators and Faculty of Bridges Academy
Using scaffolding to help the 2e learner with writing. Scaffolding is support that builds on what the learner already knows and helps the learner accomplish what he or she would otherwise be unable to do.
Newsbits
What's happening in the 2e Community See entire article.
"Gifted" Re-examined
NAGC has changed its definition of giftedness and is exploring new ways to serve gifted children. Some perspective on these changes.
Book Review: The Ultimate Guide to Assistive Technology in Special Education
We review this compendium of A.T. from Joan L. Green
Bob Seney on Books
Bob Seney reviews Flavia de Luce and Other Mystery Series. See entire article.
Column: Dear Dr. Sylvia
A young girl's mother suspects dyslexia. See what Sylvia Rimm has to say. See entire article.