https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/assistive-technology/finding-an-assistive-technology/where-to-find-free-or-low-cost-audiobooks

There are benefits for children who have trouble reading to use audiobooks. This is a page that is a resource for anyone looking for free or low-cost options. The res of the site is helpful to, offering other support and ideas for parents with children who have learning and attention issues.

http://www.slate.com/articles/technology/future_tense/2014/07/educational_technology_s_next_move_tools_to_help_kids_learn_with_their_bodies.html

An article about using whole body experiences to enhance learning.

http://mashable.com/2012/05/11/ipad-special-needs/

Suggestions for how apps can be successful for kids with special needs. I particularly like the suggestion about using facetime for children who have difficulty making eye contact.

http://www.wired.com/2013/10/free-thinkers/


An article about the power of technology to support a new way of teaching.

http://www.education.com/magazine/article/background-tv/

An article about how even just having the TV on when children are present can interfere with cognitive processing. A good point to remember to be mindful of the environment we create for children.