Books Quote by Sandra K. Cook
““Using assistive technology with your child prevents your child from missing out on content solely because he can’t yet read or write. If your child cannot (yet) read, providing audiobooks, text-to-speech capability with content on computers, etc., for science, social studies, literature, and other subjects that are content-based just makes sense.””
About This Quote
Source Article: Assistive Technology in Education, Journal of Special Education, 2020
Providing audio and speech tools lets children who cannot yet read access the same curriculum, ensuring equity and inclusion.
In simple terms: Assistive tech lets non‑readers learn like everyone else.
Key Takeaway
Use audiobooks and text‑to‑speech for all subjects.
Themes
inclusion
technology
learning
equity
Mood
practical
supportive
Type
instructional
inclusive
When to use this quote
- classroom instruction
- home schooling
- special education programs
Key Concepts
assistive tech
accessibility
curriculum design
Questions to Reflect On
- What subjects benefit most from audio formats?
- How can schools fund assistive tools?
A Different Perspective
Cost and training may be barriers for some schools.
