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Writing
Motor Aspects of Writing
Composing Written Material
Writing
Writing is a complex process that involves
both the physical mechanics of handwriting and the cognitive component
of creating or composing written material. In this section of the
catalog we have divided it into two sections: Motor Aspects
of Writing and Composing Written Material.
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Motor Aspects
of Writing
In this section, you will find information
on low-tech adaptations and portable word processors.
Portable Assistive Technology Devices
If you are looking for increased computer
access for students with disabilities but need to keep costs down,
you may want to consider purchasing some portable word processors
that interface with a computer. These portable word processors are
lightweight (2.2 lbs. or less) and extremely inexpensive (under
$400) when compared to a laptop computer.
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AlphaSmart 3000 (60636) |
Intelligent Peripheral |
$199 |
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AlphaSmart 3000 w/ Co:Writer (61215) |
Intelligent Peripheral |
$299 |
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AlphaSmart 3000 w/ Co:Writer Intelligent Peripheral
& ZoomText keycaps (61216) |
|
$199 |
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Calcuscribe - Qwerty (61030) |
Qwerty |
$240 |
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Dana (61221) |
AlphaSmart |
$399 |
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DreamWriter (60138) |
Brainium Technologies |
$325 |
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Laser PC 5 (60134) |
Perfect Solutions |
$290 |
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Neo |
AlphaSmart |
$229 |
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Panasonic Check Printing Accountant (60540) |
Panasonic |
$80 |
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QuickPAD Keyboard (60896) |
K-12 MicroMedia |
$200 |
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The Writer |
Advanced Keyboard Technologies |
$200 |
Software – Motor Aspects of Writing
The computer can be an exceptionally effective
tool to support students who are struggling with writing. Whether
using portable word processors or a full functioning computer, they
offer the opportunity to change letters, words, sentences, and paragraphs
easily and quickly while allowing a clean, attractive and readable
end product.
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Five Finger Typist - CD Rom Mac/Win (60645) |
Mayer-Johnson |
$69 |
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Keyboard Coach: Left/Single Handed –
CD Rom Mac/Win (60867) |
Sladden |
$140 |
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Keyboard Coach: Right/Single Handed –
CD Rom Mac/Win (60866) |
Sladden |
$140 |
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Keyboard Coach Starter Pack |
Learning Studio |
$130 |
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Keyboard Coach: Two Handed –
CD Rom Mac/Win (60868) |
Sladden |
$200 |
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Keytime Teacher's Kit |
Keytime |
$125 |
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Omni Form - CD Rom Win (61018) |
ScanSoft |
$550 |
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Type To Learn – Sunburst
CD Rom Mac Version 2.7/Win v 1.26 (61134) |
Communications |
$90 |
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Type To Learn Jr. - v 1.1- Sunburst
CD Rom Mac/Win (61133) |
Communications |
$90 |
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Low Tech Writing Supports
Many tools are available to support writing
without going high tech. Some assist with the position of the paper,
some guide the position of the pencil on the paper, others with
modifying the pencil grip. Some can easily be made at home, and
customized for the student.
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Acrylic Easel |
American Acrylics |
$70 |
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Ergo Desk |
Beacon Ridge Ltd |
$175 |
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Handwriting Toolbox |
Multiple |
$15 |
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Slant Desktop (Adjustable |
Beacon Ridge Ltd |
$150 |
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Squiggle Wiggle Writer |
Hart Toys Inc |
$6 |
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Writing Guide Value Kit |
Independent Living Aids |
$8 |
Composing
Written Material
There are a variety of tools that can help students as they write.
They include electronic spell checkers, writing templates (story
starters), as well as software for word processing, talking word
processing, word prediction, multimedia and voice recognition.
Software – Composing Written Material
These may include “story starters”
and other sentence builders that can help students by allowing them
to fill in words or phrases to make complete sentences. Various
templates can be created for main idea, supporting characters, developing
plots, etc.
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All About Me - Version 1.0 – K-12 MicroMedia
CD Mac/Win (60895) |
Publishing |
$63 |
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Hollywood - CD Mac/Win |
Scholastic |
$42 |
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Hollywood High - CD Mac/Win |
Scholastic |
$42 |
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How To Write For Everyday Living – Educational Activities
CD - Mac v 1.5/Win Version 1/3c (61219) |
Software |
$159 |
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Inter-Comm - Version 1 - CD Rom Win Requires Writing W/ Symbols
2000 |
Widgit Software LTD |
$149 |
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Kid Pix Studio - CD Rom Mac/Win (60316) |
Broderbund |
$20 |
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Kid Works Deluxe - CD Rom Mac/Win (60527) |
Davidson |
$35 |
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Pix Writer - CD Rom Win (60851) |
Slater Software |
$180 |
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PixWriter - CD Rom/Mac (v.2) (61355) |
Slater Software |
$180 |
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SOLO CD Rom Mac/Win (v.1.0) |
Don Johnston |
$785 |
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Storybook Weaver Deluxe - CD Mac/Win (60650) |
Learning Co. |
$15 |
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Structured Writing: Using Inspiration Software to Teach Paragraph
Development – ISTE - CD Rom Mac/Win (61265) |
University of Oregon |
$30 |
Software – Talking Word Processors
Talking word processing software allows
the student to hear letters, words, sentences or paragraphs spoken
by the computer. They provide auditory feedback to the student as
she or he writes at the computer. Often this feedback lets the student
know whether the letter or word just typed is the one that was intended.
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IntelliTalk II - CD Rom Win (60541) |
IntelliTools |
$100 |
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IntelliTalk II - Version 1.0 - CD Mac /Win (60906) |
IntelliTools |
$100 |
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Pix Reader - CD Win (60850) |
Slater Software |
$99 |
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Pix Reader - Version 3 - CD Rom Mac (60697) |
Slater Software |
$99 |
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Scholastic Keys -CD Rom- Mac |
Tom Snyder Productions |
$59 |
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Write:OutLoud - Version 3.0
CD Mac/Win (60237) |
Don Johnston |
$113 |
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Write:Outloud SOLO CD Rom Mac/Win (v4.0.1) |
Don Johnston |
$99 |
Software – Word Prediction
Word Prediction is useful in the composing
process because it suggests a list of potential words. In many of
the word prediction programs, the teacher can enter a list of vocabulary
words that wouldn’t otherwise appear so that the predicted word
list will contain words related to the topic students are writing
about.
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Co:Writer 4000 - CD Rom Mac/Win (60646) |
Don Johnston |
$325 |
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CO:Writer SOLO CD Rom Mac/Win (v5.0) |
Don Johnston |
$325 |
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