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Adaptive Writing Tools
Below you will find a source list of Adapted Writing Tools. These are tools that have been specially developed for early learners and children with special needs in the areas of writing or communication. The first list consists of store-bought tools (with links), and the second provides links with instructions to make many of these tools at home.
Purchasable Options
JuneLsy Pencil Grip
Purchase on Amazon
Communication Boards with Eye Tracking
Learn more
Communication Book
Purchase on Amazon
Speech-to-Text Programs and Apps
No link avaliable
Discovery Putty (for strengthening hand grip)
Purchase on Amazon
Egg-Ohs Pencil Grips
Learn more
Ergonomic Slant Writing Board
Purchase on Amazon
Graph Paper
Purchase on Amazon
Jumbo Grip Triangular Pencils
Purchase on Amazon
Triangular Jumbo Crayons
Purchase on Amazon
Larger Key Keyboards
Purchase on Amazon
Magnatabs
Purchase on Amazon
Norco Writing Grips
Learn more
PenAgain Twist N’ Write Childrens’ Pencils
Purchase on Amazon
Pen and Pencil Weights
Purchase on Amazon
Pencil Finger Fidgets
Purchase on Amazon
Ring Writer Clip
Purchase on Amazon
Coogam Wooden Letter Practicing Board
Purchase on Amazon
The Arthwriter Hand Aid
Purchase on Amazon
The Writing C.L.A.W
Purchase on Amazon
Raised Line Paper—Wide Lines
Purchase on Amazon
Raised Line Paper—Narrow Lines
Purchase on Amazon
Raised Line Paper—Red/Blue Lines
Purchase on Amazon
Weighted Universal Holders
Purchase on Amazon
Zebra Cadoozle Mechanical Pencils
Purchase on Amazon
DIY Options
DIY Raised Line Paper
Link
DIY Pencil Finger Fidgets
Links
DIY Letter Practicing Board
Link
DIY Large Key Keyboard
Link
DIY Communication Books
Links
- https://koriathome.com/make-a-homemade-pecs-binder/
- https://www.speciallearninghouse.com/communication-binder-autism/
- https://www.speechandlanguagekids.com/how-to-make-a-communication-board-out-of-a-cookie-sheet-for-autism-apraxia-and-aphasia/
- https://www.autismspeaks.org/blog/diy-communicator-cards