Apps to Shorten the Road to Stroke Recovery

Updated December 2014

Developmental optometrists and occupational therapists continue to tell us that the Reading Focus Cards (Patent 7,565,759) help some of their patients recovering from stroke. These low-tech, reading tools can help patients with alexia to re-learn how to read. In addition, these Reading Focus Cards are providing help for patients with Parkinson'sand even dementia, helping them to focus and concentrate with greater success.

We also know that technology today, such as e-tablets and e-readers, is helping to level the playing field for all readers and learners with special needs. The access and use of this technology are not only advantageous for these readers and learners but is and will continue to be a great benefit to all of us. The iPad and Android apps are improving the quality of life for so many, and as a result, an increasing number of individuals with special needs are becoming a little more independent, a little more self-sufficient. This new independence will continue to be advantageous for all of society.

Stroke recovery is no different. Many of those who have experienced the devastating effects of a stroke can attest to the strong need and desire to regain independence, but the struggle can be a long road. However, with the new technology of apps, the road back to independence is being shortened considerably. When the technology of an iPad or a Kindle is combined with the Reading Focus Cards, recovering stroke patients challenged with alexia can benefit even more with the improved focus and concentration the tools provide.

This week, we wanted to give our readers some lists of iPad and Android apps particularly helpful for stroke recovery patients. It is apparent that at the time of this writing, there are considerably more iPad apps for this particular patient population than there are Android apps. This will mostly change as apps in both formats will increasingly be needed. We hope you will find the resources gathered here to benefit someone you know who is facing these unique challenges.

iPad Apps for Stroke Recovery

i-Pad Apps Help Stroke Patients---by Anne Sigmon
Short article with links to app lists for stroke recovery patients
http://annesigmon.com/blog/i-pad-apps-help-stroke-patients/

Using the iPad 2 in Stroke Recovery – My Family’s Experience---by Janet Cloniger
Article includes iPad apps for stroke recovery as well as information, insights and recommendations relating to the use of the iPad for this purpose.
http://the-gadgeteer.com/2011/09/30/using-the-ipad-2-in-stroke-recovery-%E2%80%93-my-family%E2%80%99s-experience/

iPad Apps for Stroke Patients---from The Stroke Recovery Blog
Article with brief summaries of several apps for aphasia and other issues resulting from stroke
http://www.neuroaid.com/en/blog/other-information/ipad-apps-for-stroke-patients/

Android Apps for Stroke Recovery

Apps for Stroke Movement Recovery
List of apps that encourage post-stroke movement recovery
http://androidapp.lisisoft.com/android-apps/stroke-movement-recovery.html

Speech Assistant---by ASoft.nl (FREE)
A single Android app that designed to communicate with people who have difficulty speaking but are able to read. This may be in the case of aphasia, after a stroke, in case of vocal cord problems or other speech problems. The app can also be a tool to practice during rehabilitation.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nl.asoft.speechassistant&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsIm5sLmFzb2Z0LnNwZWVjaGFzc2lzdGFudCJd

Desktop Apps for Stroke Recovery

The Reading Focus Cards App (Patent 8,360,779)
This innovative desktop app can help readers focus on one or more lines of text AND block out more surrounding text than any other app available at this writing. It can assist challenged readers recovering from stroke (with alexia, aphasia or other similar conditions) to more easily locate, focus on the next line of text and track subsequent text lines.

To learn more about the Reading Focus Cards app (Patent 8,360,779), please visit http://helpforstrugglingreaders.blogspot.com/2014/11/new-desktop-app-now-helps-even-more.html or http://www.focusandread.com/page/488513590.

Direct links to access app download:
1. For Macs: Visit the Mac App Store and search for Read and Focus or go directly to
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/read-and-focus/id920617853?mt=12

2. For Windows PCs: Visit Gumroad.com at
https://gumroad.com/l/ReadingFocusCards. You may also visit the Microsoft Windows Store and search for the app called Reading Focus Cards. (No URLs are provided for apps in the Windows Store.)

For information on customizable reading tools:
www.FocusandRead.com Tools for struggling readers of all ages!
www.BrennanInnovators.com Info & support for struggling readers
314-892-3897

Image courtesy of: The Stroke Recovery Blog-http://www.neuroaid.com/en/blog/other-information/ipad-apps-for-stroke-patients/

BEST Apps for Children with Down Syndrome

Updated January 2015

We received such a response from last week’s article entitled Vision & Literacy Resources for Down Syndrome that this week, we wanted to continue to offer assistance and support for teachers as well as families by providing them with some helpful apps for children and teens with Down Syndrome.

We did some research during the past week and found quite a few lists in special needs' blogs and elsewhere that should provide a wide variety of apps to address various needs in a number of content areas. We also added a short list of other resources (not apps) to follow near the end of the article.

We hope you’ll agree that these apps and resources will be helpful to teachers and families challenged with the special needs of Down Syndrome.

Apps & Resources for Children with Down Syndrome

App List for Young Children with Down Syndrome (October 30, 2014)
by Julie Melton Smith
There are many good apps that can be beneficial for young children! BridgingApps has put together an app list for young children with Down Syndrome. Use these apps to not only make the smart device fun but beneficial to the child’s development.
http://bridgingapps.org/2014/10/app-list-young-children-down-syndrome/

Apps for Middle and High School Students with Down Syndrome (October 8, 2014)
by Julie Melton Smith
BridgingApps has put together an app list for people with Down Syndrome that could be helpful during these years.
http://bridgingapps.org/2014/10/apps-middle-high-school-students-down-syndrome/

Desktop APP---Reading Focus Cards (Patent 8,360,779)
This desktop app for Macs, Windows PCs & Microsoft Surface tablets accommodates low vision or unfocused readers by covering text NOT to be read and channeling the eyes to 1 or more lines of text that ARE to be read. Users can manipulate all features of this digital tool available for download to help them better decode words and improve focus, comprehension and retention. This app allows for customization to meet the needs of individual readers and can also accommodate very large text or fonts as needed.
To learn more, visit http://www.focusandread.com/page/488513590.
Direct links to access app download:
1. For Macs (desktops & notebooks):
Visit the Mac App Store and search for Reading Focus Cards or go directly to
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/read-and-focus/id920617853?mt=12
2. For Windows PCs (desktops & laptops):
Visit Gumroad at https://gumroad.com/l/ReadingFocusCards OR visit the Microsoft Windows Store and search for the app called Reading Focus Cards. (No URLs are ever provided for apps in the Windows Store.)

Technology Use for Children with Down Syndrome: The iPad
by Dr. Thomas L. Layton
This article contains information on using iPads with children challenged with Down Syndrome. Various apps and their links are provided throughout the article that addresses needs in the area of phonics and reading, writing, speech and more.
http://www.talkandtotal.com/2011/05/technology-use-for-children-with-down-syndrome-the-ipad/

Down Syndrome Awareness Month App List (iPad & Android Apps)
by Amanda Schaumburg, M.S. CCC-SLP
This link will provide access to a pdf file for download. The file contains a list of apps for work on language skills compiled by a speech & language pathologist. Ms. Schaumburg prefers to think “functional!” and always tries to find ways to transfer skills learned in these apps to real life.
http://pandaspeech.blogspot.com/2012/10/down-syndrome-awareness-month-app-list.html

National Down Syndrome Congress 2011 BridgingApps App List
This list of apps was created for the convention by BridgingApps co-founder Cristen Reat, with contributions from Tricia Brinks (educator), Bonita Merrill (parent) and Betsy Furler (speech language pathologist). The apps address skills and topics related to school, independence, communication, leisure and more for parents of children with Down Syndrome.
http://bridgingapps.org/2011/08/national-down-syndrome-congress-2011-snapps4kids-app-list/

Apps for Kids with Special Needs (for iPad, iPhone, and iPod)
This link will provide access to various lists of apps to help our kids learn and possibly improve their quality of life.
http://www.downsyndromedaily.com/2011/03/apps-for-kids-with-special-needs.html

Other Resources (not Apps)

The Reading and Language Intervention for Children with Down Syndrome (RLI) (2 DVDs & 1 CD-ROM)
Authors: Kelly Burgoyne, Fiona Duff, Paula Clarke, Glynnis Smith, Sue Buckley, Margaret Snowling and Charles Hulme---Publication date: December 13, 2012
Intervention (now available in the U.S.) designed to teach key reading and language skills to children with Down Syndrome. Found to be more effective than ordinary literacy instruction in a randomized controlled trial in the UK. Adapted to meet the specific learning needs of children with Down Syndrome aged 5 to 11 years. An evaluation of RLI is also now underway in schools in San Antonio, Texas.
http://www.dseusa.org/en-us/news/2013/01/16/down-syndrome-reading-language-intervention-shipping/

Educational strategies for children w/Down syndrome—A “closed” Facebook Group (Request to join)
A place to share educational ideas for your child with Down syndrome, including but not limited to things you can do at home to reinforce what's happening at school.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/139259556143320/

42 Great Down Syndrome Resources You Should Know About
by Tzvi---Published on 3/20/13
Check out these informative and supportive resources from the web, various books, Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest---all in one place!
http://www.friendshipcircle.org/blog/2013/03/20/42-top-down-syndrome-resources-you-should-know-about/

For information on customizable reading tools for children and adults with additional needs:
www.FocusandRead.com Tools for struggling readers of all ages!
www.BrennanInnovators.com Info & support for struggling readers
314-892-3897

Image courtesy of: Brennan Innovators,LLC

Vision & Literacy Resources for Down Syndrome

When a special needs child becomes part of a growing family, we know that a very “special” kind of dedication will be “needed” of the parents of that child as well as of the other family members.

When new parents receive a diagnosis of Down Syndrome for their new little one, their level of dedication may be particularly "special". At the same time, the rewards for the family could be exceptional as the child will become capable of giving much love and affection. She will also be able to celebrate with her parents as she learns important skills and reaches significant milestones along the way.

For the best possible outcomes, the parents and families of children with Down Syndrome will need all the help, support and resources available in their communities. This week, as we approach World Down Syndrome Awareness Day (Thurs., March 21), our blog article is dedicated to these families, providing this needed information to help them best care for their children, especially in the areas of health care, vision and literacy.

Options for Health Care

For optimal health care of their child, families may wish to locate a developmental pediatrician, a specialist knowledgeable about Down syndrome or a Down syndrome clinic. A pediatric hospital can guide you in this search for such a specialist as well as provide you with a support team of other medical professionals to help you and your child. These specialists can work with your primary care physician. However, it is not always necessary or possible to find an expert on Down syndrome. The most important thing is that the doctor is willing to learn about the condition and collaborate with the family and individual with Down syndrome (also called Trisomy 21).
(Source: National Down Syndrome Society: https://www.ndss.org/Resources/Health-Care/Health-Care-Providers/.)

In addition, local parent groups can also be an excellent resource for learning of health care professionals who have experience with Down syndrome.

To enable parents to care for and help their child with Down Syndrome in the best ways possible, we have gathered together this week a collection of resources to help support these families in the best ways possible.

Vision and Literacy

Also, parents will want to know that Down syndrome can affect the developing eye, which could impact the proper development of vision. Eye disease is reported in over half of patients with Down Syndrome, from less severe problems such as tear duct abnormalities to vision threatening diagnoses, such as early age cataracts.
(Source: National Down Syndrome Society: http://www.ndss.org/Resources/Health-Care/Associated-Conditions/Vision--Down-Syndrome/.)

As particular this attention should be given to vision in people with Down syndrome, we have also included in our resources list below here a group of links related to vision and literacy for parents of children with DS who are challenged with such issues. Please scroll down to see Vision & Literacy Resources for Down Syndrome in the second half of the list to follow here. We hope that these will provide a starting point in the development of reading skills for these children.

Resources for General Information about Down Syndrome

List of Down Syndrome Resources
List includes national organizations, medical resources & more
http://www.downsyn.com/resources.php

National Association for Down Syndrome (NADS)
Organization that offers a special welcome to new parents. Since its inception in 1961, NADS has always believed that parents helping parents is a very powerful concept and most parents find that some of their greatest resources are other parents. NADS is funded by private and corporate donations, fundraising events and by membership dues.
http://www.nads.org/

Health Care Providers and Locator Map
From the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS)
For optimal health care, families may wish to locate a developmental pediatrician, a specialist knowledgeable about Down syndrome or a Down syndrome clinic. These specialists can work with the primary care physician. Local parent groups are also an excellent resource for learning of health care professionals who have experience with Down syndrome. (Please see NDSS Affiliate Local Support with Locator Map to follow.)
https://www.ndss.org/Resources/Health-Care/Health-Care-Providers/

Affiliate Local Support with Locator Map
From the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS)
Local parent groups are an excellent resource for learning of health care professionals who have experience with Down syndrome.
https://www.ndss.org/Resources/Local-Support/

University of Michigan Health System Website
General overview of Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21) with basic statistics, information about development and more.
http://www.med.umich.edu/yourchild/topics/downsyn.htm

Down Syndrome Education Online
Website offers a comprehensive, reliable and up-to-date range of information, resources and services for families, practitioners and researchers caring for, supporting and investigating Down syndrome.
http://www.down-syndrome.org/guide/

Down Syndrome Blog
Blog written by the father of a son with Down Syndrome. An EXCELLENT read with regular posts!
http://noahsdad.com/

List of Other Down Syndrome Blogs
http://noahsdad.com/down-syndrome-blogs/

Vision & Literacy Resources for Down Syndrome

Vision and Down Syndrome
Information on how vision may be impacted by Down Syndrome and resources to help
http://www.ndss.org/Resources/Health-Care/Associated-Conditions/Vision--Down-Syndrome/

Reading Interventions for Children with Down Syndrome
by Kelly Burgoyne
Research with typically developing children has identified successful methods of teaching reading, and recent work has begun to evaluate these methods for individuals with Down syndrome. The aim of this paper is to review this work, and to highlight areas in need of further research.
http://www.down-syndrome.org/reviews/2128/reviews-2128.pdf

Tools for Challenged Readers
Brennan Innovators, LLC provides customizable Reading Focus Cards (Patent 7,565,759) for struggling readers of all ages. The company can create special Reading Focus Cards for children and adults who require large fonts (1 to 2 inches in size) for vision issues. Those interested are invited to call the company for specification needs and individual pricing (see website for phone number, please).
www.FocusandRead.com/products

Desktop APP---Reading Focus Cards (Patent 8,360,779)
This desktop app for Macs, Windows PCs & Microsoft Surface tablets accommodates low vision or unfocused readers by covering text NOT to be read and channeling the eyes to 1 or more lines of text that ARE to be read. Users can manipulate all features of this digital tool available for download. This app allows for customization to meet the needs of individual readers and can also accommodate very large text or fonts as needed.
To learn more, visit http://www.focusandread.com/page/488513590.
Direct links to access app download:
1. For Macs (desktops & notebooks):
Visit the Mac App Store and search for Reading Focus Cards or go directly to
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/read-and-focus/id920617853?mt=12
2. For Windows PCs (desktops & laptops):
Visit Gumroad at https://gumroad.com/l/ReadingFocusCards OR visit the Microsoft Windows Store and search for the app called Reading Focus Cards. (No URLs are ever provided for apps in the Windows Store.)

Emergent Literacy in the Homes of Children with Down Syndrome
by Thomas L. Layton, Ph.D., North Carolina Central University
http://triangledownsyndrome.org/cmsmadesimple/index.php?page=literacy

Reading and writing for individuals with Down syndrome - An overview
by Sue Buckley
http://www.down-syndrome.org/information/reading/overview/

The influence of reading instruction on language and memory development in children with Down syndrome
by Glynis Laws, Sue Buckley, John MacDonald and Irene Broadley
This paper reports evidence for the importance of reading instruction for memory and language development in children with Down syndrome.
http://www.down-syndrome.org/reports/52/

For information on customizable reading tools:
www.FocusandRead.com Tools for struggling readers of all ages!
www.BrennanInnovators.com Info & support for struggling readers
314-892-3897

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What to Do When You Suspect Auditory Processing Problems

(Last week’s article:BEST Tips for Auditory Processing Challenges)

Auditory processing disorder (APD), also known as central auditory processing disorder (CAPD), is a complex problem affecting approximately 5% of school-aged children in the U.S. These children are unable to process the information they hear in the same way as others because their ears and brain don't fully coordinate. Something adversely affects the way the brain recognizes and interprets sounds, most notably the sounds composing speech.

If you notice or suspect that your child is struggling with hearing or a processing issue, the best person to give you medical advice or an appropriate referral is your child’s pediatrician. Receiving good care means having the opportunity to talk personally with the doctor who knows your child, who knows you and can ask you questions, can conduct a preliminary exam to screen for physiological hearing issues, and/or provide a good referral. The pediatrician can help guide you and your child to the qualified medical professionals and other experts in physical, emotional and behavioral issues when needed.

If further evaluation is necessary, your child’s pediatrician will refer your child and you to an otolaryngologist, a physician who specializes in treating the ear, nose, and throat. When visiting this specialist, he or she will perform a more comprehensive hearing examination. Depending on the specialist's office staff, additional tests may be conducted in the office or a referral might be given to one or more of the following medical professionals for further evaluation:

For Auditory Processing Issues

An audiologist is the preferred professional to test for auditory processing. A series of tests are given to stress the system by compromising the auditory signal. He examines how well the auditory system uses or interprets the information the ear sends it.

For Phonemic Processing Challenges

Phonemic processing is usually tested by an audiologist and a speech-language pathologist (SLP). These medical professionals examine the discrimination of phonemic characteristics of the signal.

For Language/Linguistic Processing Problems

A speech-language pathologist (SLP) is the medical professional who tests for language/linguistic processing. She examines the acoustic integrity of the signal and evaluates the functional discrimination of the acoustic signal. The third area of assessment for the SLP should be in the area of "language processing," or the ability to use the linguistic code to attach meaning to the acoustic signal.

Preliminary Checklist for Auditory Processing Difficulties

__Difficulty following oral directions; inconsistent responses
__Short, auditory attention span; fatigues easily
__Poor short/long term memory
__Daydreams, appears not to listen
__Difficulty hearing with background
__Difficulty localizing sounds
__Academic and/or speech & language problems
__Disruptive behaviors; impulsive, frustrated
__Requests repetition; frequently asks "huh?"
__History of ear infections

Resources to Help:

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Website
Visit the following website to locate a certified audiologist or speech/language pathologist in your area, or contact the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) at 1-800-638-8255 for this information.
http://www.asha.org/findpro/

Redefining Auditory Processing Disorder: A Speech-Language Pathologist's Perspective---by Gail Richard
http://www.asha.org/Publications/leader/2004/040330/f040330b2.htm

Introduction to Auditory Processing Disorders
FREE downloadable PDF file that provides an overview of APD and the appropriate medical professionals to consult regarding the condition.
http://www.asec.net/Archives/APD.pdf

VIDEO-Auditory Processing Disorder in Kids---from Web MD
http://children.webmd.com/video/auditory-processing-disorder-in-kids

For information on customizable reading tools:
www.FocusandRead.com Tools for struggling readers of all ages!
www.BrennanInnovators.com Info & support for struggling readers
314-892-3897

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BEST Tips for Auditory Processing Challenges

Do you suspect that your child or one of your students may have difficulty with auditory processing? A Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) can result from any breakdown in the very broad set of skills needed to deal with auditory information.

Children with auditory processing disorder (APD) have difficulty listening in environments with background noise. Of course, if hearing difficulties are noticed or APD is suspected, first consider a comprehensive hearing test prior to further evaluation for APD. If you see your child or your student struggling to process oral directions or other information, there are a few things you can do so that the child will have a greater chance of experiencing success in following the directions or understanding the information.

1. Discover ways to change the listening environment.
First, turn off nearby noise-generating devices as much as you are able. A television or CD player should be turned off and seating should be provided away from a heating or cooling system’s fan, etc. Also, eliminate any other distractions that could be visually stimulating. This is particularly important for the area of your child’s or student’s homework desk and tables.

2. Provide tips & strategies to help remember directions.
It is very important to teach a child with APD some specific strategies to cope with the challenges of following directions. It’s a good idea to even involve your child in developing some of these strategies. Allow him to become part of the solution, not just the problem.

• Ask the child, “What do you think will help you remember?“ List these on a small poster or a large bookmark for the child’s easy reference when needed.

• Some children do well when writing notes to themselves as a “crutch” or anchor. Post-It Notes can be especially effective for this, particularly when posted at eye level. Other children are more successful if they carry 3” X 5” index cards with notes or prompts.

• Sometimes, placing a colorful band around the wrist or a favorite sticker on the child’s hand can be just the kinds of visual reminders needed to carry out a specific task. Helping to develop coping strategies such as these will help the child or student learn to problem solve and become more independent, an important life skill in and of itself.

• Teach the child to visualize each step in the set of directions. Ask her to create a mental picture of the task in her mind’s eye.

• Ask the child to repeat a set of directions several times in a low voice (and later, silently) until the task is finished.

Example:
1. I can see myself going into my room.
2. Then, I can see myself getting my bookbag.
3. I now see myself putting my math homework into my math folder.
4. Now, I can see myself placing the math folder into the bookbag.
5. Finally, I can see myself closing the bookbag.

4. Help the child create a daily record book.
This should include a calendar on which to record daily events and homework assignments. Help the child organize schoolwork. Teach the child to check off completed items. Show the child your own systems for keeping track of appointments (palm pilots, date books, kitchen calendar, lists, etc.)

5. Structure is critical---Create and maintain helpful schedules and routines.
Children with APD are most successful completing tasks when those tasks are part of an established and structured routine. Doing homework at the same time every night and in the same space or location can contribute to more success for these children.

6. Communicate often (and effectively as well as respectfully) with teachers and therapists.
Feedback and input from your child’s teacher or your student’s parents can be invaluable in helping bring about improvement with APD issues as well as other learning challenges for a child. This will reveal which strategies are working for the child at school, and will give the opportunity to tell others what is working at home.

To do this effectively, establish a mutually agreeable day and time to communicate as well as the preferred method of communication (i.e. phone, email, handwritten note, etc.) Providing a colorful folder for a child or student to carry important to school and home will increase the chances of the folder being utilized and remembered---regularly.

7. Use daily activities as opportunities to improve listening skills.
There are many ways to incorporate listening skills practice into daily activities:

• Ask your child to help make a list of needed items for his birthday party before visiting the store. Dictate 2-3 items and have him write them down on the list. (Remind him of the strategies taught previously, if he struggles.)

• When reading a book aloud to your child or student within the classroom setting, ask the child to summarize what a character said or to list what has happened in the story to that point. Talk about idioms or riddles as well, since children with APD often have difficulty understanding figurative language and inferences.

• Play "listening" games in the car or at "wait times" in your classroom. “Add-on” games are great memory builders. (Example: I went to the zoo and I saw_____, _____, ____, etc.)

8. Use interesting & motivating projects to practice following directions and sequencing.
Projects that are meaningful, rewarding and enjoyable are great ways to practice the learned strategies for following directions. Those that involve the five senses can be even more effective. Short, concrete projects work best:

• Simple but delicious recipes from kid’s magazines (Read directions and child can do the steps.)

• New, card or board games (Read directions aloud and child can interpret.)

• Hobby kits (such as for building a model airplane, small toy, crafts, etc.) (Read directions and child recalls or follows the sequence.)

9. Give directions in more effective ways.
To encourage more success in following directions and to reduce frustration for all, consider changing your delivery of instructions:

Recommendations:
• Think of effective ways to reduce any background noise.

• Gain attention with a touch or voice.

• Make sure the child is looking at you when you speak.

• Speak at a slightly slower rate, with more expression.

• Use simple, short sentences as much as possible.

• Repeat a direction once, if needed, again at a slower rate.

• Break down a set of directions into several parts. Be sure to pause briefly between the steps of the directions. This will allow time for the child or student to properly process each part of the directions at a time.

10. Help build the child’s self-esteem by encouraging changes in the her attitude.

• Ask your child or student to think of herself as an active member of a team, one who is involved in bringing about the solution.

• Help the child understand that all people, especially adults, use strategies everyday to make life better and easier for themselves and others.

• Make a chart or graph showing the child’s successes. This will become a visual reminder and motivator for the child to continue making progress.

Resources:
The Source for Processing Disorders by Gail J. Richards

CAPD Assessment - General Principles by Jeanane M. Ferre, PhD

American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association:
http://www.asha.org

Website containing materials relating to language and auditory skills:
http://www.speakingofspeech.com

Website with FREE informational handouts and materials for purchase:
http://www.superduperinc.com

Website for East Peoria School District 86
http://www.epd86.org/epweb/LOs/Auditory_and_Language_Processing/top_10_tips_for_parents.html

For information on customizable reading tools:
www.FocusandRead.com Tools for struggling readers of all ages!
www.BrennanInnovators.com Info & support for struggling readers
314-892-3897

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