Understood
One of the most comprehensive resources for information about learning and attention issues is Understood.org. The site has a vast collection of articles, multiple blogs, simulation tools, discussion groups, and daily access to leading experts in the fields of learning differences and ADHD. I am honored to be one of Understood’s experts, offering valuable information about assistive technology to parents and educators. I provide various forms of content to the site, including webinars, video chats, articles, and blog posts. Please use the buttons below to view selections of my work.
Videos
5 Myths About Assistive Technology
- February 2018
How to Use Text-to-Speech on a Mobile Device
- October 2017
How to Use Dictation on a Mobile Device
- March 2018
How to Use Home Assistant Devices as Assistive Technology
- January 2018
Webinars
New Apps and Chrome Tools for the New School Year
- August 2017
New Apps for Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and Other Learning Issues
- July 2016
Trouble With Essays? How to Use Assistive Tech to Help Kids With Writing Issues
- May 2016
How Chromebooks Can Help Kids With Dyslexia & Other Learning Issues
- February 2016
Video Chats
Home Assistant Devices: Can They Help Kids With Learning and Attention Issues?
- May 2017
Assistive Technology for Dyslexia
- March 2017
Assistive Technology for Math Issues
- January 2017
Technology Solutions for Writing Issues
- April 2016
Articles & Blog Posts
"8 New Apps I Recommend for Kids With Learning and Attention Issues"
- March 2018
"8 Reasons I Think Home Assistant Devices Are the Future of Assistive Technology"
- September 2017
"Dictation (Speech-to-Text) Technology: What It Is and How It Works"
- November 2016
"Free Online Assistive Technology Tools to Help With Reading, Writing and Math"
- September 2016
"Assistive Technology Platforms: What You Need to Know"
- September 2016
"What My Son With ADHD Taught Me About Minecraft and Executive Functioning"
- February 2016
"Will Listening to Audiobooks Make It Harder for My Third Grader to Learn to Read?"
- January 2016