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Grant Grant

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• VizZle is designed to capitalize on students with autism spectrum disorders stronger visual processing skills for interpreting visually based information (Althaus, de Sonneville, Minderaa, Hensen & Til, 1996; Mottron, Burack, Stauder & Robaey, 1999; Shah & Frith, 1993; Thaut, 1987).

• VizZle also takes advantage of the child with ASD’s inherent interest in multimedia (Shane & Albert, 2008).

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“Ubiquitous use of individualized, meaningful, visual supports for organization, expression and instruction is very effective with this population. Presenting those supports interactively on a computer or interactive whiteboard makes them even more effective.”

-- Dr. Howard Shane

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Visual Instruction Mode (VIM)

Visual Expression Mode (VEM)

Visual Organization Mode (VOM)

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• Consistent use of visuals for organization, instruction and expression

• Ubiquitous access to visual supports• Quick and Easy to use – intuitive

• No programming• Customize – on the fly• Collaborative … community• Engaging and fun!• Track student progress

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VisualTemplates:BooksMatchingSchedulesGamesPix2Go

VisualTools:Token- BoardsTimersVizzleGrams

Coming Soon:SortingReading

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”Overall, I can’t recommend this program highly enough… It is an outstanding tool to help kids learn new material and practice skills they are learning. My mind has been reeling with the plethora of possibilities available with VizZle!”Review by The Old Schoolhouse Magazine, June 2010Dr. Anne Margaret Wright, Senior Product Reviewer

"You are all amazing. This is the future of teaching."Jason GruhlExecutive DirectorThe Joshua SchoolEnglewood, CO

”I can’t think of a better tool out there to help me with the autistic kids. It is fabulous.”Kim Williams, TeacherPrince, UT

”VizZle should be a part of every special needs teacher’s toolkit.”2010 BESSIE award Judges’ review

”My students earn computer time as a reward and I use Starfall, but now they actually ask to get on VizZle. Got to love it when they want to work instead of play.”Lauren Fuller, Intervention SpecialistKent City Schools, OH

”It is a great way to share ideas and saves time so that you don’t have to create everything yourself!!!”Sheree Friedman SLP / OTNew York City Public Schools, NY – Network 2 - Autism

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• Review Needs for supporting low incidence students  • Discuss Vision for LRE, integrating technology, involving parents• Examine Current resources 

• Number of teachers?• Related Services providers?• AT Specialists/coaches?• Technology available 

• Internet access, Computers/Laptops, Interactive whiteboards, Mobile tablets?

• Professional Development - layered resources for teachers to support their evolution of thought and practice

• Timeline - pilot, contests, parent awareness

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• Visual Supports – VIM, VOM, VEM• Anytime, anywhere access • Collaborative curriculum development• Differentiated instruction – on the fly!• Facilitates data driven decisions• Collaboration and communication between IEP

team members (including family)• Reduce out of district placements

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Joyce Whitby, Vice President Sales and [email protected]• (631) 319-3429 | C (631) 834-0825 


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