LibGuides: Assistive Technology: Learning Differences Accessibility

Types of Learning Differences

Learning differences encompass a broad range of assistive technology needs, including those for

Autism
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity (ADHD)
Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)
Dyslexia
Dysgraphia
Dyscalculia
Language Processing Disorder (LPD)
Non-Verbal Learning Disorders
Dyspraxia

Image: Fish, Created by Nick Dominguez for The Noun Project

Bridging Apps (for Autism)
7 of the Best Apps for Children with Autism | Autism Awareness Month 2018
Creately
Create diagrams and collaborate in real-time.
SpicyNodes
Create "node" maps. See the "Cookbook" for ideas, how-to's, and more.
Symbaloo
Symbaloo is a great way to create (or reuse) visual icons linking to sites you like. Group them by topic, add manually, or rearrange them. Wonderful for visually oriented persons. Check out the teacher accounts.
Touch Autism
Verbal Victor
Xmind
Mind mapping and brainstorming tool. Available for iOS and Android.

8 Tools for Students with Dyslexia
from Understood.com
Assistive Tech for Dyslexia (Jamie Martin)
KNFB Reader App
Natural Reader
OpenDyslexic
Chrome add on that overwrites all web fonts to use one that persons with dyslexia have an easier time reading.

Accessibility by App
Discover apps by operating system and device for multiple assistive needs

Apps for students with learning differences and special needs
from Common Sense Media
Google Slides Closed Captioning
"...allows teachers to turn on closed captioning in the presenter mode to have what they say aloud appear in text at the bottom of their screen in real-time. This could be useful for students with hearing impairments or learning disabilities, as well as for English learners..."

Last updated on Feb 18, 2025 10:38 AM