Recommended Resources

 

Barton Reading and Spelling System
For dyslexics and struggling readers

Schwab Learning is a “parent’s guide to helping kids with learning difficulties” that emphasizes useful information and practical strategies Discusses the types of assistive technology currently available, and helps parents decide which ones are appropriate for their child.

ADD/ADHD Amen Clinics dedicated to optimizing the brain-life connection utilizing the latest medical advances in the treatment of psychiatric disease.

Brain Builder ($49.95)
Realize significant, lasting changes in auditory and visual sequential processing skills and a short term memory and thinking speed with as little as ten minutes of daily mental exercise. program includes seven neurodevelopmental exercises which are tuned to the precise frequency, intensity and duration that best stimulates higher brain function and trains the mind to learn more effectively. The CD may be ordered from Rocky Mountain Learning Systems.

• Spelling Ace with Thesaurus ($24.95)
Used with the Barton Reading and Spelling Program. may be purchased from Franklin Electronic Publishers. (Look under "dictionaries, spell correctors," to view.)

Type to Learn 3 ($29.95)
With 25 lessons, students embark on time travel missions and learn keyboarding skills. Built on proven typing curriculum of sequential skill building instruction. The CD may be ordered from Sunburst.

• Naturally Speaking
Speech recognition software. Fast, easy and accurate way to turn speech into text. Recommended for ages nine and up. Dragon Naturally. (You do not need their top of the line program.)

• Handwriting Without Tears
Program that simplifies printing. Workbooks/Teacher's Guide cost about $6 each. Handwriting Without Tears.