Words & Concepts - Special Needs Software for Vocabulary and Concept Development

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Words & Concepts

This award-winning series offers a complete, integrated approach to vocabulary and concept training. These programs are flexible, easy-to-run, based on sound learning principles, and fun to use.

These programs:
• Use a core vocabulary in 6 integrated language activities
• Strengthen vocabulary and concept comprehension
• Increase understanding of word relationships

Suggested for individuals (Pre-K through Adult) with:
• Autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, language-learning disorders, low vision, hearing impairments, TBI, and aphasia
• Also English language learners (Pre-K through Adult)

Product Description:
The Words & Concepts Series integrates language and concept training in a unique way. Each program uses a core vocabulary of 40 nouns in six related language units.

Most of the activities have three levels of difficulty. The computer can be set to work on one level or branch among the levels, following the progress of the individual.

These programs will help both children and adults with language impairments build vocabulary, strengthen their language comprehension, discover word relationships, and develop important concepts. Additional Information or purchase information

Activities

screen shot Vocabulary
Three different pictures appear on the screen and the user is asked to choose one by name. ("Find the hat.").

Categorization
Individuals work with 20 nouns in four categories. They determine which nouns belong in a particular category (inclusion) and which ones don’t (exclusion).

Word Identification by Function
Users learn to identify 20 nouns based on their function. Sample question: “Find the one you wear on your feet.”

screen shot Word Association
In this activity, individuals determine which noun “goes with” a given noun.

Concept - Same/Alike
The user compares three pictures and selects the ones that are alike.

screen shot Concept- Different
The user compares three pictures and chooses the one that is different.

Purchase or Rent

Words & Concepts I	(Mac/Win CD)	251-WB
1-4 copies	$230.00 each
5-9 copies	$161.00 each	30% off
10-19 copies	$138.00 each	40% off
20-49 copies	$115.00 each	50% off
50+ copies	Call for Pricing
How many copies (1-49)?:
Monthly Rental	$15.00/month

Network License	Call for Pricing	1-800-562-6801

Words & Concepts II	(Mac/Win CD)	252-WB
1-4 copies	$230.00 each
5-9 copies	$161.00 each	30% off
10-19 copies	$138.00 each	40% off
20-49 copies	$115.00 each	50% off
50+ copies	Call for Pricing
How many copies (1-49)?:
Monthly Rental	$15.00/month

Network License	Call for Pricing	1-800-562-6801

Words & Concepts III	(Mac/Win CD)	253-WB
1-4 copies	$230.00 each
5-9 copies	$161.00 each	30% off
10-19 copies	$138.00 each	40% off
20-49 copies	$115.00 each	50% off
50+ copies	Call for Pricing
How many copies (1-49)?:
Monthly Rental	$15.00/month

Network License	Call for Pricing	1-800-562-6801

SPECIAL PACKAGES!
Get All Three Programs in this Series and Save!
Words & Concepts I, II, III Package		806-WB
1-4 packages	$517.00 each
5-9 packages	$361.90 each	30% off
10-19 packages	$310.20 each	40% off
20-49 packages	$258.50 each	50% off
50+ packages	Call for Pricing
How many copies (1-49)?:

Network License	Call for Pricing	1-800-562-6801

Buy All Six Programs in Words & Concepts and CONCENTRATE! and Save!
Words & Concepts and CONCENTRATE! Package		816-WB
1-4 packages	$776.00 each
5-9 packages	$543.20 each	30% off
10-19 packages	$465.60 each	40% off
20-49 packages	$388.00 each	50% off
50+ packages	Call for Pricing
How many copies (1-49)?:

Network License	Call for Pricing	1-800-562-6801

System Requirements

Macintosh® System Requirements:
• 68040 processor or PowerPC
• System 7.5-9.2.2, OS X running in Classic Mode
• 8 MB Application RAM
• 4x speed CD-ROM
Please note: these programs will not run on Intel-based Macs.

Windows® System Requirements:
• Pentium 133 CPU or above
• Hard drive, Microsoft® Windows® 95, 98, ME, NT 4.0, 2000, XP, Vista or later
• 16 MB RAM
• Windows compatible sound card
• 4x speed CD drive

Authors

Authors:
Mary Sweig Wilson, Ph.D,
Bernard J. Fox, M.S.

These programs will help both children and adults with language impairments build vocabulary, strengthen their language comprehension, discover word relationships, and develop important concepts.