Should DSA Assessors be recommending the Orcam Learn DSA to university students with neurodiversity?
Here in the UK, neurodiverse undergraduates are eligible for support that will help them to get the most out of their higher education...
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- Jan 17
Six great tips for revising at University.
In this article, we are going to share some great tips for exam revision courtesy of Birmingham City University and their excellent...
- Jan 9
Mind mapping and text-to-speech is a dream team solution for neurodiverse students
Neurodiverse students each have a different experience of being neurodiverse. Each student will have different needs but if their...
- Dec 30, 2022
How can I get printed text read out loud?
For many years now the ability to read screen-based text has been available for students and employees within whatever context that they...
- Dec 30, 2022
What is O.C.R technology and how would it help neurodiverse employees in the workplace?
At Aventido we recognise how life-changing assistive technology is when used in the right context and sometimes it can be difficult to...
- Dec 30, 2022
Why employers need to change their approach to neurodiversity
In 2018, a Deloitte report stated that companies with inclusive cultures were six times more likely to be more innovative and agile. The...
- Dec 8, 2022
A student’s experience of using assistive technology to support learning with ADHD.
Isaac is a third-year‘ economics and politics’ undergraduate at Oxford University. Diagnosed with ADHD by a GP when he first attended...
- Nov 16, 2022
Word prediction and disability: Some useful pointers about Lightkey.
Here at Aventido, we thought we would share some pointers about ‘Word Prediction’ technology and how it can help a user who experiences...
- Nov 2, 2022
Understanding the challenges that come from being neurodiverse that can affect collating research
When supporting students with dyslexia and other related neurodiverse ways of thinking, often some of the challenges that students...
- Nov 1, 2022
Understanding Assistive Technology jargon related to neurodiversity
Introduction Here at Aventido, we are passionate about the positive impact that assistive technology (AT) has on the lives of those that...
- Oct 5, 2022
Announcing AT Together November 2022
Aventido is excited to announce their latest round of events showcasing the latest Assistive Technology product development and...
- Oct 2, 2022
Why it is important for students with Dyslexia to have access to Assistive Technology.
Working within the world of Neurodiversity, one meets so many wonderful people who have found their own strategies for coping through...
- Sep 28, 2022
MindMeister helps Neurodiverse students in Higher Education to write better coursework.
Imagine what it is like for some neurodiverse students who are asked to write essays for their university course. Some may sit down and...
- Sep 13, 2022
Help, I have forgotten my assistive technology training from the DSA. What do I do?
UK undergraduate students who experience disability can apply for support with their studies from the UK Government's Disabled Students'...
- Sep 13, 2022
Internet research at Uni: Tips for students who are neurodiverse.
For students with dyslexia or neurodiversity, the thought of undertaking internet research in their own time at university can be quite...
- Sep 7, 2022
Want to get a deeper understanding of Text To Speech Assistive Technology?
Join our September training sessions with Mary Wilcox. It is September and the Autumn Term has started, universities will be starting...
- Sep 1, 2022
Spelling and Grammar: Some useful articles to read.
In some recent research amongst employers, approximately 50% of employers were thought to value good literacy skills when hiring new...
- Aug 31, 2022
How to overcome the challenges of writing coursework at University when neurodiverse
Introduction Everyone is unique and is a mix of strengths and weaknesses. For a student who has a neurodiverse brain, the process of...
- Aug 23, 2022
Preparing For the Workplace: School leavers and literacy.
There is a lot taking place at this time of year. GCSE and A-Level results are out, places at university are being secured but for many...
- Aug 10, 2022
ADHD and Internet Research: Tips for productivity.
In this article, I want to share with you some tips for managing the task of doing research online with ADHD. My name is John Hicks and I...
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