Apps for Autism
[Pages:23]Apps for Autism:
Tips for Considering And Implementing
Julie Chadwick, CCC-SLP, ATP jchadwick@nmrc.state.ms.us TAD Center, NMRC 967 Regional Center Dr. Oxford, MS 38655
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What benefits can iPads deliver for children with autism?
z A magical device (Steve Jobs) z Helps kids deal with sensory overload z Autism expert Dr. Martha Herbert: "the iPad lets autistic
kids have direct control over the interface" z Cool component! z iPad for Autism is still "new" z iPad can meet a lot of different needs z Many great free of inexpensive APPS available z People see benefits quickly z Most folks with autism have a strength in understanding
visual information
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When is Enough, Enough?
z Over 500,000 apps for the iPhone, 140,000 for the iPad
z Many apps that support....... ? Communication ? Speech/oral motor ? Social skills training ? Visual schedules/visual supports ? Data and behavior tracking ? Sign language
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Today's Conversation
z How to Get a Handle on Apps z Look to the Past ?
Consideration/Assessment/Evaluation
z Look to Current Tools/Strategies z Find the Wheel- Don't Re-Invent
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Consideration Resources
z SETT Framework
Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative WATI
GA Project for AT
Functional Evaluation for Assistive Technology
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Resources on Assessment
z The SETT Framework ?
? Great framework for understanding what needs to be assessed
z The WATI ? dpi.sped/at-watiasnat.html
? Great tool for understanding what student's needs are specific to technology
z GPAT ?
? State of Georgia's resource on technology needs
z FEAT ? _assist_tech/feat.htm
? 5 scales, most thorough instrument on the market for technology consideration
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Apps for Communication
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Pros and Cons:
z Affordable (many are free!)
z Main-stream technology
z Developed daily z Utilize the power of
current, dazzling technology
z Not a real language
(no `snugs'!)
z Not easily funded
z Difficulties separating `communicating' from `computing'
z Technology may be more fragile
z Less of the research/language input
z Less tech support
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