The Plain Dealer covers VizZle
December 9, 2008 by admin
The Plain Dealer reporter Chris Seper wrote an insightful overview of VizZle and the need for educational software that meets the special needs of students, teachers, parents, and clinicians working with individuals with autism. Read more
District Administration Magazine recognizes VizZle
December 9, 2008 by admin
We’re thrilled to report that Ken Royal with District Administration, The Magazine of School District Management, wrote an article describing the genesis and need for VizZle. Below is a snippet of Ken’s article and a link to the full story…
“Many children with autism have difficulty processing language verbally, but they are very good at understanding visuals. The Monarch School for Children with Autism, which opened in Cleveland in 2000, will make its teaching methods available to all public schools this summer through new Visual Language Learning System software, which will be produced by its spin-off company, called Monarch Teaching Technologies.
For many autistic children, the key is to use visuals consistently and frequently so that they can organize their day, share basic wants and needs, and, most importantly, engage in daily conversations. This is difficult for most educators because of the preparation time required, and it’s almost impossible to do in the ever changing class environment.”
