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

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iPrompts

$49.

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$0.9

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iReward ChartFr

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$4.9

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Behavior Modelling

Model Me Going Places 2

Free

!

Draw for iPad

Free

!

TapToTalk

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TO G

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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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