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Stanberry, K., & Raskind, M. H. (2010). //Assistive Technology Tools: Reading//. Retrieved from LD Online database. READING

There are many different types of assistive tools that help with reading skills. They turn text into speech. These tools help with decoding, comprehension and the ability to read fluently. Audio books allow the students to listen to the text. There is also a tool called optical character recognition. This type of tool allows the student to scan text into a computer or something that can be hand held. The text can be read out loud to the students. There are many tools that can read the text to you. Tape recorders and other similar devices can be used for students who struggling with listening. They can record a teacher’s lecture and then play it back later incase they missed some information.