| Learner |
With Dr. Peet's TalkWriter |
Without Dr. Peet's TalkWriter |
| 3-Year Old |
Can learn to read through own experimentation with power words. |
Must be taught to read -- cannot get constant auditory feedback when trying out 'power words'. |
| Blind Child |
Can learn to read, write, keyboard, and word process along with peers through use of special 'double touch' feature of TalkWriter |
Must be taught letters, keyboarding, reading and writing through drill and tutorial approach. |
| Child 3-8 with severe physical disability |
Can learn to read, 'switch-write', and word process through special switch-controlled letter-scanning feature of Dr. Peet's TalkWriter |
Must be taught to write and read with other special technology not designed for youngest child. |
| Learner with developmental delay (functional age 3-8) |
Can learn to read, write, keyboard and word process with friendly, musical, simple interface of Dr. Peet's TalkWriter. |
must be taught with drill and tutorial approach, which usually has limited results, or with special technology designed for higher developmental levels. |
| Child learning English as 2nd lang. |
an learn to read English through own experimentation with power words, with guidance from adult caregiver. |
must be taught to read English - cannot get constant auditory feedback when trying out 'power words' in English. |
