Autism Spectrum Condition: For notetaking and listening
Maintaining concentration whilst listening and writing can be difficult for some students with Autism Spectrum Condition, the audio recording and processing products listed can be of assistance.
Sonocent audio notetaker
This software is an audio and visual tool that breaks up recorded audio of a class into manageable chunks. The student can revise the information by adding their own notes, related PDFs, webpages or other files to chunks of audio. By bringing together information into one place Audio Notetaker also assists in the organisation of information. The student has the opportunity to test their knowledge of information.
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Sonocent Audio Notetaker
Sonocent Audio Notetaker is an application for Windows or Mac that allows you to create documents which include audio, text and images. The software can be used to create lecture notes by recording onto a laptop, then key information can be highlighted and the lecture slides can be incorporated. In 2021 Sonocent officially became Glean. Sonocent Audio Notetaker will continue to be supported until 2025,
Livescribe Smartpen
This digital pen synchronises audio recording with hand written notes. Playback of an audio recording is as simple as pressing the pen on the handwritten text. Smartpens need to be used with Livescribe dot paper books.
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Assistive Technology: LiveScribe Smartpen
The Pulse Smartpen from LiveScribe is a computer within a pen that captures handwriting and simultaneously records audio and synchronises it to the writing. Users can simply tap on their notes to replay what was recorded from the exact moment they were writing, so they never miss a word they hear, write, or speak.
Audionote
Audionote is similar technology to the smartpen however notes are typed or written using finger strokes on a tablet or laptop.
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AudioNote: Notepad and voice recorder
Take notes with recorded audio. AudioNote combines the functionality of note-taking and voice recording apps to create a powerful tool that will save you time while improving the quality of your notes.
Livescribe Smartpen and Audionote do not require students to write a large amount of notes. A list of keywords or phrases as they are presented in class is all that is required. They can also be used to record group assignment meetings or one-to-one feedback from teachers. In some instances this technology offers an alternative to having a notetaker in class.