Assistive technology is any device, software or equipment that can help students with learning and attention difficulties work more effectively and independently with the curriculum. There is no-tech, low-tech and high-tech assistive technology. Examples of these types of assistive technology include high-tech tools such as text-to-speech technology and keyboards, low-tech tools such as lined paper and pencil grips and no-tech tools such as a reading tracker and sticky notes during reading.

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There are thousands of helpful tools that allow students to focus and work to the best of their ability. There are many tools that I have incorporated with students of all levels over the years. The idea is that if a student continually struggles in some area of the classroom but sees success with assistive technology, they can be supported with assistive technology. Just like I need my glasses/contacts to read and I enjoy listening to music as I grade papers, lesson plan and do school work, many of my young learners need supports too! Finding the right AT often takes trial-and-error. However, once the right tools are found, it can have such positive effects on a students' learning and school experience.