Tag: assistive technology
Frustration with AT
That frustration can be turned into confidence, says Matt Dean.
Assistive technology continues to evolve, but the principles of success remain the same: tools are...
AAC abandonment
Daisy Clay takes a candid look at why abandonment of electronic communication aids is so common, and what can we do about it.
For children,...
Sensory communication: from breath to word
Technology can give a voice to pupils at every stage of development, from early cause-and-effect understanding to expressive communication. Lee Blemings explores how sensory...
The future of exam adjustments
Every learner is unique, and each learner experience is different, so we need diverse, needs-based solutions, writes Meredith Reeve.
A recent update from the Joint...
SEN134 : Jan/Feb 2025
Read SEN Magazine SEN134 : Jan/Feb here
The breadth and quality of your writing continues to impress. On page 29, Dr Valerie Muter explains how...
Getting to grips with assistive technology
We can create a daring, whole-school vision says Sam McFarlane.
It's inescapable, the digital revolution is here to stay, and the world of education is...
AI in inclusive education
Sean Vosler looks at the impact of AI on inclusive learning.
A young boy, Josh, sits anxiously in the corner of a bustling classroom. The...
Assistive technology in Further Education
For learners with SEND, the benefits of assistive technology can be profound and transformational, writes Catherine Manning.
In 2018 the Education and Training Foundation (ETF)...
Augmenting lives
Liz Downes explains how a national charity is supporting the provision of special equipment and aids for living.
Helping people to see the person, not...
DSA funding for dyslexic students
Funding is available, but needs to be more widely publicised, says Jennifer Willows.
With rising diagnoses and an increased awareness of the challenges facing students...
