As we all know, children with Down syndrome are primarily visual learners. Software can be a fun way to make learning meaningful and reinforce skills. This list is just a starting point and complied from recommendations by parents with children with Down syndrome.
Software Recommendations
Edmark Software - now at Riverdeep
Broderbund
The Learning Company
Laureate Learning Systems
Educational Software for children with special needs. Very pricey but some programs may help pay the costs. They are willing to send a software demo.
Dorling Kindersley
Educational software
LinguiSystems
New line of software for speech, language and communication issues.
IntelliTools
For children with special needs.
Different Roads to Learning
Targets children with autism but good for all visual learners.
BloomingKids
Variety of software for children with special needs
Earobics
Help for auditory processing
All-In-One-Language-Fun
No longer available from the distributor but can be occasionally found on ebay
Birdrock Software/DVDs
Affordable software,
Reading software
Love & Learning
Reading Software
Developing Child
A flash card sight word program for early learners
Flashcards from Geddes Productions
Picture/word flashcards - can be customized
Essential Skills
Wide variety of educational software
Edmark Reading Program
Reading (sight word) curriculum for children with special needs.
Lexia Learning
Phonemic awareness, phonics and decoding skills
Flash Series
Sight words and more!
Math Software
Math Master
Learn basic counting skills, addition and subtraction
Touch Money
Picture Math
Reviews
Here is a good place to check out reviews for software before you purchase: Software Reviews
Be sure to shop for bargains! Often times a good bargain can be found on eBay.
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