Boardmaker is one of the most popular alternative communication/assistive technology tools used in special education. The simplicity of this program is a huge plus and the countless images available for use in many special needs situations is comforting. Boardmaker's draw comes from the fact that it is a tool that lends itself very well to differentiation. Students who rely entirely and almost entirely on picture communication benefit immensely from activities and templates created using Boardmaker. Students who may have behavioral issues can also benefit from Boardmaker activities that establish, communicate and reinforce expected and non-acceptable behaviors. Additionally, Boardmaker can be used to create worksheets displaying and organizing specific concepts through images to enable children with difficulty organizing thought patterns the opportunity to establish clear thought processes. I am a huge fan of Boardmaker and will definitely use this program in the future.
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