Study Skills & Aids: The following Free or Low Cost Assistive Technology programs, software, websites, and apps focus on different forms of Study Skills and Aids.
Chegg Prep: https://www.chegg.com/flashcards
- Searchable study topics and flashcards • Over 500+ million flashcards available • Customizable study material to test your knowledge
Exam Countdown: https://examcountdownapp.com/#download
- An app that helps track exam and quiz dates • Enable notifications to get reminders for upcoming exams • Many icons and colors to choose from when creating a countdown
iAnnotate: https://www.folia.com/iannotate/features
- Annotate PDF, Word Doc, PowerPoint, and image files with this app • Use the typewriter, pen, highlighter, stamp, note, underline, photo, voice and other tools to annotate your document • Import PDFs or export for sharing with others.
iStudiez Pro https://istudentpro.com/
- Stay organized and on top of all your school work and your schedule with this app • Using the built-in planner with alerts and reminders, track tasks, homework, deadlines, meetings, and your grades.
Mathshare: https://mathsharedev.benetech.org/about/
- Open source online math editor that allow users to create digital math • Helpful for users to breakdown their problem solving with math equations into individual steps, and lets users type notes to describe their reasoning for each step.
myHomework: https://myhomeworkapp.com/
- Virtual Planner to track your homework, tests, projects, and lessons • Set and receive reminders when assignments are due or tests are coming up• Set up your class schedule within the app•
MyStudyLife: https://mystudylife.com/
- Create an account to keep track of your school work, assignments, course, schedule and exams • Use the dashboard to schedule and set reminders for all your school related work • Cross platform compatibility allows for organizing on a variety of devices
Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/features/flashcards
- Online resource for creating and studying flashcards for a variety of educational subjects • Generate your own content or use content other users have created• Gamify flashcards or turn them into a practice test to help with studying
Socratic by Google: https://socratic.org/
- Google’s AI learning tool for a variety of subjects • Get help with online resources, instructions, and study guides• Created for high school and post-secondary
Text Compactor: When text needs to be summarized, use this online tool. Great for cognitive rescaling. This free online summarization tool was created to help struggling readers process overwhelming amounts of information.
Other Resources:
Adobe Voice: creates presentations made up of voice narration and images.
Ginger Page: A more in-depth spell check. Picks up on issues specific to the student.
Google Play Books: Text-to-speech, highlights text.
Mind Meister: An organizer that stores files and images.
Pocket: For older students. Read the news and current events.
SoundNote: Track what you type and draw while recording audio.
vBookz: Text to speech app that reads aloud with synchronized highlighting. Converts images, such as PDFs, which are just pictures of text, into speech.
Resources from Caring4OurKids
Autism Resources for Families
Sesame Street Autism Resources for Parents
Reduce the Noise: Help Loved Ones with Sensory Overload Enjoy Shopping
CDC Autism Links and Resources
Operation Autism for Military Families
Moving with Special Needs Kids
Academic Accommodation Resources
Home Modifications for Kids with Sensory Concerns
The following resource links were submitted by Patricia Sarmiento of Publichealthcorps
The Guide to Securing Life-long Accommodations for Adult Children with Special Needs
Teaching Your Child about Peers with Special Needs
Creating the Optimal Living Environment for a Child with ADHD
Autism Service Dogs, Leash-On-Life
ADHD and Addiction – What is the Risk?
Supports, Modifications, and Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
Autism and Addiction: Coping with and Treating Your Dual Diagnosis