This document discusses assistive technology and its benefits for students with special needs. It defines assistive technology as any technology used to assist students with disabilities. The document outlines how assistive technology helps create solutions that enable greater independence, productivity, and inclusion for students. It also discusses individualized education plans (IEPs) which provide specific goals and support to help students achieve adaptive learning styles with parental involvement. Finally, the document addresses issues for specific disabilities like ADHD, auditory processing, and reading/writing and presents solutions like noise-cancelling headphones, hearing aids, and talking software.