A compensatory device is designed to help the student to make their lives easier and less stressful. Compensatory devices can increase and improve the students functional abilities in school.. It is meant to make it easier on the student to do their school work. Compensatory devices can include: computer, scanner, tape recorder, speech synthesis for reading, voice recognition for writing, pencil grip, and large print books.
http://www.council-for-learning-disabilities.org/what-is-assistive-technology
http://www.council-for-learning-disabilities.org/what-is-assistive-technology