Sometimes, for many various reasons, computer users may need to modify their computer in some way to allow them to better access the internet and possibly use their own PC.
Microsoft themselves offer a large amount of information on how to modify a computer which can often be done for free.
BBC Webwise is a series of easy to use guides covering many subjects. The guides cover question and answers to common problems, interactive lessons on how to use a PC as well as views and comments form internet novices finding their way around for the first time.
Dyslexia is a specific learning difficulty, mainly affecting reading and spelling. About 10% of the population are affected by dyslexia to some degree
Dyslexia is life-long, but its effects can be minimised by targeted literacy intervention, technological support and adaptations. Dyslexia varies in severity such as Dyspraxia or Attention Deficit Disorder, resulting in variation in the degree and nature of individuals’ strengths and weaknesses
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Makaton is a very simple language based on a list of simple everyday words, which uses speech, gesture, facial expression, eye contact, body language, signs, symbols and words to aid communication.
For example if you wanted to ask a child if you would like a drink - you would sign the word drink, asking the question at the same time, raising you eye brows in a questioning look, - or alternatively you could show a simple picture (a symbol of a drink) and ask the question.
If you had a child who couldn't express what he/she would like to do, perhaps they could choose a symbol to show what they wanted, from a limited choice. These same symbols could be displayed around the setting - to reinforce their meaning.
For more information about Makaton, visit their web site - www.makaton.org/