New technologies in supporting the development of children and youths with specific learning disabilities

Abstract

The article describes the possibilities of using technologies supporting work with persons with specific learning disabilities. It identifies the equipment and tools facilitating development, learning and daily lives of children and youths with that disorder. It also outlines computer software which helps develop perceptive and motor functions and improve reading, writing and mathematical skills. Younger children as well as senior class pupils are taken into account in this case. The article also describes the benefits of using information and communication technologies in education and therapies dealing with learning disabilities.