Software
Reading Doctor ReadingSounds 1 Pro Software
Are you looking for good quality software to develop your child's early reading, writing and spelling skills? Talking Matters speech pathologists and tutors use Reading Doctor ReadingSounds 1 software when working with children learning to read. This software is now available for purchase from the Talking Matters office. Please contact us either by telephone on (08) 8255 7137 or by email to office@talkingmatters.com.au to organise purchase.
For more information and to download a free trial of reading doctor click here.
Parents maybe eligible to claim a 50% rebate for the purchase of this product through the tax system. For further information about this opportunity please read more here.
Macroworks software
Would you like quality Australian software that has more "learning" but still looks like a fun game to your child? Talking Matters are now stockists of educational software developed by Macroworks. The titles are educationally based and provide students with structured and repetitive opportunities to learn new skills. The voices on the software are Australian and many of the titles have been developed with the input of the knowledgeable staff at SPELD. There are many titles that focus on literacy skills including reading, writing, spelling and sight words. These products are not a replacement for quality support from a qualified trained professional, however can when chosen correctly be a useful tool for assisting childen with their learning program.
We have many of the Macroworks products in our practice and are able to assist our clients in choosing products appropriate for their children. For tips on carefully selecting software for educational use, please see this handout written by Jan Polkinghorne for Macroworks Software.
Click here to find out more the range of Macroworks software available.