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The iPad
for children with AutisM
Brenda Matthis, Ed.D. (c) 2010/2011 / All Rights Reserved / December 08, 2010
What is an iPad & its features?
ASD Challenges & Why an iPad?
iPad (iPhone/iPod Touch) Apps for ASD
How do teachers & parents learn to use the iPad?
Helpful iPad Settings and Tips
iPad Accessories & Covers
More Questions
Topics
Small, personal sized device Device for audio, visual media e.g.,
books, movies, music, games, web contentWeight: 1.5 lbs. (wifi) / 1.6 lbs. (3g)Multitouch glass display vs. pressure-triggered stylus
What Is An iPad & Its
Features?
ASD Challenges & Why an iPad?
Communication is difficult
Hard time writing on paper
Weakened fine and/or gross motor skills
Visual memory
Lack of patience
Sequencing / Behavior Management
Social skills
See handouts at http://drbrendamatthis.wordpress.com/
SchedulingCommunicationEngagement
Artistic Expression
Behavior Management
iPad (iPhone/iPod Touch)
Apps for ASDFr
ee!Talking Carl
iPrompts
$49.
99
$0.9
9
iReward ChartFr
ee/
$4.9
9
Behavior Modelling
Model Me Going Places 2
Free
!
Draw for iPad
Free
!
TapToTalk
CLICK O
N APP
TO G
O TO W
EBSIT
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$189
.99
Proloquo2Go is a great product for those who have difficulty speaking, and is less expensive than AAC devices which can run in the thousands of dollars. It can be purchased once and used on all of your iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch devices.
iPad (iPhone/iPod Touch)
Apps for ASD
What is an iPad & what can apps do?
How do teachers &
parents learn to use the iPad?
Start with using the first app together
Learn by doing - iPads easy but different
Definitely learn some apps in advance
Start an iPad learning group
Email me in March - designing tutorial
Watch the child using it
Same OS as iPhone/iPod TouchUses same apps as iPhone/iPod Touch and Android Wi-fi connection + 3g wireless connection Airplane modeiPad apps vs iPhone/iPod Touch apps“Home” button disableGetting a cheaper iPad
Helpful iPad Settings and Tips
Sherrill Library and the AIB Library each have one iPad and one SONY e-reader that they’re loaning. More information on the Library program is available at:
http://research.lesley.edu/e-book_readers
Ektopad
Switcheasy Thumbtacks Microphone
iPad Accessories & Covers
See handouts at http://drbrendamatthis.wordpress
.com
Brenda Matthis EdDLesley University
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USAKeiko Notomi MDFukuoka University of
EducationMunakata, Fukuoka,
Japan
Researchers
ReferencesHelping children with iOS devices
SFWeekly http://www.sfweekly.com/2010-08-11/news/ihelp-for-autism/
Centers for Disease Control http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/index.html
BookRoomReviews.com http://www.bookroomreviews.com/2010/08/16/best-ipad-apps-for-autism-and-aspergers-syndrome/
iPad Apps for Autism and Asperger's Syndrome from a Mom http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfRSENIQaFc&feature=player_embedded#!
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