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WHY
SHOULD YOU BUY
ASTECH SOFTWARE? |
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Astech Software Ltd produces switch training software specifically
designed to help children with physical disabilities and learning
disabilities to learn and practice the switch skills needed to access
assistive technology. Our mouse training titles teach basic computer
mouse skills to all children.
The features and benefits
of Astech Software are:
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Software
Has Been
Clinically Trialled
With Successful Results
- Our Occupational Therapists
have clinically trialled the software with children with
a variety of special needs.
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each case, the software has made a marked improvement
in the children's switch skills as well as their visual
and audio attention, choice making abilities and tracking
of graphics on the screen.
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The software has also been used successfully with children
by
Speech-Language therapists, teachers, teacher aides and
parents.
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Bold and simple graphics
using contrasting colours
on plain backgrounds.
- not distracting
- helps concentration
- ideal for children with
vision impairments
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Eye Catching Animation
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attracts and keeps children's attention
on the screen.
- children can easily track
the simple, bold graphics
as they move across the
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New
Zealand Made
and Value For Money
- Competitively priced at $78.75 (N.Z.)
per CD-ROM
- Backed by a warranty for all customers
and a 14 day money back guarantee for N.Z.
customers.
- Made for Kiwi kids but will appeal to
children in other English speaking countries.
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Fun
Way To Learn
and Practice Skills
Learning
switch skills can take some
time, so we will be producing new titles to provide
greater choice and to maintain children's interest and
motivation
Continuing
Episodes
- familiar characters will
return in future titles.
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Mouse Access
For Switch Software
The switch software can be used
by both switch and mouse users.
The mouse can be used to choose which song or story
etc. you want
as as well as activate the action
within that choice. Friends, family
and classmates can therefore enjoy the software with
or without the switch user.
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Interaction
Plenty of opportunities for interaction
between the child and the person working
with them.
It is a fun and effective way for disabled
children to communicate and play with friends
and family
and vice versa.
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Ages and Stages -
Trial Versions
Astech Software caters for a range
of
ages and stages of development.
In the Switch Training 'Press' Series,
there is an example of a song or story from a CD-ROM in the
'Press Wait' Series, the next step in the switch training progression.
You can trial this with the child to see if it's time to buy
a 'Press Wait' title.
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Humour
and fun,
enjoyable sounds
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lots of humour and funny sound effects
keep everyone smiling,
laughing and interested.
Repetition
Certain
sounds and dialogue
are often repeated in the stories.
- children learn to eagerly
anticipate these
and join in.
MOTIVATIONAL
The fun, attention grabbing
content of the CD-ROMs
motivate the user to keep
the action going by using the
switch or mouse.
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Consistency
In all the series, the same visual and audio cues are used as
well as similar interfaces and graphics. |
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Instructions
All CD-ROMs include a section explaining
the Astech Training Approach and how to use the software
with the child.
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Customisation
We can customise Astech Software with your photographs, names,
sounds etc. We can also adapt our software for use with other
access devices e.g. Intellikeys.
Please contact us for further information if you are interested
in customisation.
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ASTECH
SOFTWARE WORKS!
'Songs and Stories
Press' was the first CD-ROM Astech Software produced
and has been extremely effective in teaching switch skills to
children. Speech-Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists,
teachers, parents and grandparents have used it with special needs
children with a lot of success.
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TESTIMONIAL FROM A GRANDMOTHER
USING ASTECH SOFTWARE WITH HER GRANDSON
19th April 2004
A little about our grandson John (not his
real name) – John is 5 ½ years of age and has limited
speech, a very short attention span along with a learning disability.
To get him to concentrate on one particular activity is always a
challenge. Recently we purchased from Astech Software a ‘Songs
and Stories’ CD Rom. The bright colour graphics along with
the sounds and music have captured John’s attention. The software
programme requires the participant to use the switch (mouse) at
intervals to move onto the next part of the song/story. In a very
short time we have found that this particular software programme
has proved to be of a huge benefit to John’s learning. John
now has his own software programme he can use on the computer (with
assistance) just like his big brother. This past weekend John sat
through 4 songs and 1 story and by the end of his visit he was able
to respond by himself when the cue to press the switch (mouse) was
initiated.
I would thoroughly recommend Astech Software
to any parent/caregiver who wishes to further help a child/adult
improve in their learning.
Regards – I.F. (a caring Nana) |
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See
Before You Purchase
The grandmother in the above testimonial
took adavantage of our FREE DEMONSTRATION CD-ROM to
see if her grandson responded to the software. 'John' enjoyed 'Humpty
Dumpty', the one song on the CD-ROM, so much that 'I.R.' attended
our March 2004 Open Evening to meet us and to see our software.
'Songs and Stories Press' was purchased and 'John' has had a wonderful
time meeting the other characters on the CD-ROM.
If you would like to see our software before purchasing, make an
appointment to try out our software for yourself in our showroom.
See our Newsletter for more information about our Open Evenings
and Showroom. |
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FREE
DEMONSTRATION CD-ROM
This CD-ROM features one full
song from the 'Songs and Stories Press' and 'Songs and Stories Mouse
Skills' CD-ROMs.
The CD gives a good indication of our software systems and interfaces
and can be obtained FREE by ticking the appropriate
order box on our website order form. Post and Handling charges will
apply but if you return the demonstration disk in good condition
with your next CD-ROM purchase order, we will dispatch your order
minus the post and handling fee.
Available for New Zealand customers
only.
TRIALLING
SOFTWARE
Schools, therapists and organisations
may be able to trial up to four CD-ROMs at one time for a 14 day
period. Please contact us if you are interested and we will send
you a trial form.
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