Powerful New Software Enables Parents, Teachers and Therapists to Create Custom Multimedia Vocabulary Lessons in Minutes for Children with Special Learning Needs.SAN FRANCISCO -- Animated Speech Corporation (ASC ASC Ambulatory surgery center, see there ), producers of innovative educational software-based tools, has released Timo's Lesson Creator, a uniquely customizable program developed to help teachers and parents create multimedia vocabulary lessons with ease. This program is the latest offering in the suite of CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). software products created by ASC to improve the communication skills of children with speech and language challenges, including children with autism autism (ô`tĭzəm), developmental disability resulting from a neurological disorder that affects the normal functioning of the brain. It is characterized by the abnormal development of communication skills, social skills, and reasoning. , Asperger's Syndrome As·per·ger's syndrome n. A pervasive developmental disorder, usually of childhood, characterized by impairments in social interactions and repetitive behavior patterns. , receptive and/or expressive language disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), formerly called hyperkinesis or minimal brain dysfunction, a chronic, neurologically based syndrome characterized by any or all of three types of behavior: hyperactivity, distractibility, and impulsivity. , and limited English proficiency. Designed for flexibility and ease of use, Timo's Lesson Creator enables parents, therapists and teachers to create custom multimedia vocabulary lessons in a matter of minutes A Matter of Minutes is an episode from the television series The New Twilight Zone. Cast
"Research indicates that children with special needs often have particular vocabulary and language issues that require individual attention," said Scott Prevost, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Animated Speech. "Unlike other educational software which features one-size-fits-all content, Timo's Lesson Creator puts the power of customized lessons with personalized content directly in the hands of parents, teachers and therapists who work with these children." A customized vocabulary lesson can be generated in three simple steps with Timo's Lesson Creator. The first step is to select images to be shown in the lesson. Any type of image may be used, including photos, clipart or any of the 3500 Picture Communication Symbols(TM) from Mayer-Johnson that are packaged with the software. In the second step, the lesson author customizes what Timo says simply by typing words or sentences into each lesson component of the program. Lastly, the lesson is assembled on Animated Speech servers and instantly downloaded onto the lesson author's computer. Lesson authors can also electronically share their customized lessons with other parents and teachers, who may also further modify the lessons to suit their particular educational needs. An online networking forum is in development to provide lesson authors with a central location to exchange their custom vocabulary lessons created using Timo's Lesson Creator. For more information about ASC, visit www.animatedspeech.com |
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