Laureate's Sterling Editions of First Words I and First Words II and First Verbs
By LaMarre, Janet; ConnSENSE Bulletin, Vol. 4, No. 5Publication Date: January 2003
Article discusses First Words I, First Words II, and First Verbs from Laureate Learning Systems, which are software tutorial programs designed for individuals with diverse abilities, including young children with learning disabilities and adults with developmental disabilities. First Words I and First Words II include 100 words that are among the earliest nouns understood by a typically developing 18-month-old child, while First Verbs includes 50 of the earliest verbs understood by a typically developing 2-year-old child. The programs incorporate creative photos and pictures, and each program offers five training levels: (1) Instructional Introduction, (2) Single Picture Training, (3) Basic Two-Picture Training, (4) Intermediate Training, and (5) Advanced Training. The programs feature an Optimized Intervention, which allows instructors to create individualized instruction to meet the diverse needs of students. Teachers may also utilize the Sterling Administration System, which is an application that makes it easy to create and maintain comprehensive student files.
Assistive Products Discussed: FIRST WORDS CLASSIC VERSION (MODEL 101-WP)
FIRST WORDS II CLASSIC VERSION
FIRST WORDS
FIRST VERBS & PRIMEROS VERBOS
FIRST WORDS II
Published by: ConnSENSE (Connecticut's Special Education Network for Software Evaluation) (Website:http://www.connsensebulletin.com)
NEAT (New England Assistive Technology) Marketplace (Web Site: http://www.neatmarketplace.org )
A.J. Pappanikou Center for Developmental Disabilities (Web Site: http://www.uconnucedd.org )
Connecticut Tech Act Project (Web Site: http://www.cttechact.com )
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