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Special Needs Software and Tools -- The Big Picture

SuperKids' review teams enccounter numerous programs and tools which have special educational applications, or meet specialized needs - not all of which might conventionally be categorized as 'special ed'. Here are a few we found interesting, useful, or just plain unusual!

  • Volume 1: Basic Vocabulary and Fingerspelling [for all ages] from Visulize ASL, teaches over 450 vocabulary words in American Sign Language, using a combination of video demonstration, and illustrations. Good for anyone interested in expanding their ASL vocabulary.

  • KidzMouse [for ages 2 and up] from KidzMouse, Inc., is a colorful, child-sized mouse, in a bug's costume -- with a twist. Users can tap or squeeze the bug's head to click on objects or links.

  • Take-A-Stand [for ages 12 and up] from Leo Media,, subtitled "Stop the Violence!" attempts to educate middle and high school students about conflict resolution. The program was designed through a partnership between the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Department of Education, the National Center for Conflict Resolution Education, and MTV.

  • TouchFree Switch [for ages 5 and up] from Edmark, offers physically-challenged kids a new way to interact with the computer. Combining a digital video camera with switch software, it allows students who are unable to control a mouse to use a wide variety of compatible software.

  • TouchWindow [for all ages] from Edmark, is an input device that can be used as a touch screen, graphic tablet or keyboard substitute. It attaches to the computer monitor, and interacts with most popular software titles..

Can't find one that meet your needs? Check out other special software and tools that SuperKids has reviewed.


SuperKids Ratings Ratings Key
Title
Publisher
Education
Value
Kid
Appeal
Ease
of Use
Buyers Guide
(Price Survey)
Volume 1: Basic Vocabulary and Fingerspelling
    Visualize ASL
4.0 3.0 5.0 price
KidzMouse
    KidzMouse, Inc.
NA 4.5 4.0 PC / Mac
Take-A-Stand
    Leo Media
3.5 3.5 5.0 PC / Mac
TouchFree Switch
    Edmark
n/a n/a 4.0 PC / Mac
TouchWindow
    Edmark
n/a n/a 4.5 PC / Mac
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