“Assistive technology refers to a broad range of devices, services, strategies that are conceived and applied to ameliorate the problems faced by individual who have disabilities.” (Cook, A. M., and Hussey, S. M, 1995)
Creating Success The Seminar Management Professionals
(http://www.creatingsuccess.co.nz/index.php?pr=Time_Timers)
The Time Timer provides the ability to judge how much time is left without having to know how to tell time. The products operate with high colour resolution, large dial numbers, and ultra-quiet quartz movement. These additional features make the Time Timer product line perfect for special needs applications such as students with ASD. With the Time Timer, users understand the passage of time and can monitor their own activities, improving their self-esteem. Better time awareness also relieves the stress and anxiety of disorientation.
20cm Time Timer Audible – $70
The size of the 20cm Time Timer makes it our most versatile product for both individual and group applications. This classroom-tested timer comes with a base for free standing operation. With the Time Timer Audible you have the option to use a visual depiction only, or add sound to signal the end of a time segment.
Time timers at Star Education $82 + GST 30cm
http://www.star-educational.co.nz/view_products.php?cat=22
For pictures and more information on the Time Timers follow the above links.
Boardmaker v6 Standard
Bring Boardmaker activities to life with voice as well as video and animation support and make the computer a student-learning tool with Boardmaker Plus! software. Featuring more than 4,500 Picture Communication Symbols (PCS) in both colour and black-and-white, all in 44 languages, Boardmaker Plus! is a drawing program combined with a graphics library and database that also has the ability to talk and play recorded sounds and movies. This interactive component allows users to create talking activity boards, worksheets, schedules, books, writing activities, games and more, and adapt all materials to each student. Visit http://www.star-educational.co.nz/view_details.php?detail=true&cat=78&subcat=&id=181
Other related links
Ministry of Education-Special Education
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/educationSectors/SpecialEducation/PublicationsAndResources/AutismSpectrumDisordersResourceForTeachers.aspx
Star Educational
http://www.star-educational.co.nz/view_details.php?detail=true&cat=78&subcat=&id=181
Autism New Zealand
http://www.autismnz.org.nz/
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