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Communication book (Photo credit: Wikipedia)Attainment Company launched a new website:  Attainment Family products for families supporting children and adults with special needs (including Developmental Disabilities).
Attainment Product Line includes: GoTalk! GoTalk Pro! GoTalk NOW (iPad app), StepPAD, Augmentative and Alternative Communication Tools for Receptive and Expressive Communication, Explore Social Skills, Person-Centered Care in Practice(tools for Transformation)
 Life Skills Story (literature-based curriculum)
AT profile (organize and track tools),
Achiveing Communication Competence,
Attainment APPS,
Early Literacy Skill Builder(ELSB interactive pre-reading software engaging students by using lively animations and customized avatars engages Students with moderate to severe developmental disabilites, including Autism) ,
Whose Future Is It (workbook and instructor's guide)
Assistive Technology, Transition, Professional Resources, Curriculum Resources, Older Students, Elementary Students, ELSB research-based programs and Science Step by Step (for students with varying abilities)
Aging Resources, Software Index and much more!
International Customers are welcome.
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