1. An AT device is any item, piece of equipment, or
product system (whether acquired off the shelf,
modified, or customized) that is used to increase,
maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of a
child with a disability. AT devices may be categorized
as no technology, low technology, or high technology.

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Students with ADHD display symptoms of
hyperactivity, inattention, impulsivity, and
distraction
PDA’s – specifically calendars, timers, and
reminder messages may help students stay on
task
Noise canceling headphones or earplugs- will
help students with ADHD from being
distracted by external noises while they are
working on a task

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Tape recorders- Students with more mild
hearing disabilities, can record lectures and
listen to the recordings later. This will allow
students to adjust the volume or go over areas
that they had originally missed during the
lecture
Assistive Listening Devices- Help amplify
sounds students want to hear. ALDs can be
used with hearing aids.

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Note Takers – Note takers or the teacher could
provide notes for students that have auditory
disabilities.
Alerting Devices- For students with more
severe hearing loss, alerting devices, such as a
flashing light could be used to notify the
student that an important event is taking place.

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Proof Reading Programs- These are ideal for
students that have difficulty with writing and
spelling. Ginger is one product that can correct
entire sentences in just one click, it is especially
useful to students with dyslexia.
Word-Prediction Programs- These programs
help students that have trouble with writing.
SpeakQ and Aurora Suite are some examples of
this type of program.

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Speech Synthesizers/Screen Readers – these
programs can read aloud text from a computer,
including text that the user typed. These
programs are ideal for students that struggle
with reading.
Electronic Dictionaries- These can help
students who have trouble with writing and
spelling. Students can make more effective
word choices in their writing and ensure that
they are using the correct spelling.