presentation by: elizabeth butler using ipads with children with autism
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Presentation by:Elizabeth Butler
Using iPads with
Children with Autism
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“I can remember the frustration of not being able
to talk. I knew what I wanted to say, but I could not get the words out, so I would just scream.” --Temple
Grandin
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What we should know:• Definition of Autism• What can an iPad provide?• Things to consider• List of best apps
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Autism Spectrum Disorder
OComplex disorders of brain developmentOCharacterized by :
ODifficulties in social interaction
OVerbal and nonverbal communication
ORepetitive behaviors
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Difficulties in Social Interaction
OPoor use of nonverbal communication
ODifficulty in peer relationsOLack of social emotional
reciprocityOLack of shared enjoyment
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Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
OCommunication deficits may include:OFailure to develop speechOUse of repeated speech or
echolaliaODifficulties maintaining
conversationsOLack of imaginative and
symbol play
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Restricted and Repetitive Behaviors
OInflexibility to changes in routines
OUnusual preoccupations with narrow interests
ORepetitive mannerisms (hand flapping, rocking, etc.)
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Prevalence:
• 1 in 88 children are affected by Autism
• 1 child in United States is diagnosed with ASD every 16 minutes
• 1 in 54 diagnosed are boys
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What does an iPad offer?
O Communication / Social / BehaviorO Apps allow child to communicate
wants and needs with just a touchO Text to speechO Picture exchanges
O Assists caregivers in identifying child’s knowledge and interests
O Gives child control and the ability to filter out distractions
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*Opportunity for child to have mobile visual schedule*Opportunity for parent/caregiver to change as needed*Less sensory overload / very predictable
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Stephen Shore, author and
diagnosed with autism, said;
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“The iPad might be the difference between communicating with
the outside world and being locked in a
closed state”
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Things to Consider before purchasing
ProsO Easy to carryO Easy to program for
individual needs of child
O Less expensive than other AAC devices
O Easily generalized into areas beyond classroom
O Appropriate for all ages and multiple abilities
O ExpandableO Useful for
instruction and compensation
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Things to Consider before purchasing
ConsO Breakable / front
glassO iTunes tied to
credit cardO Overexposure /
distraction for child
O Very little training/support available for educators/parents
O Easily stolenO Monitor internet
safety
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Not a replacement for a quality teacher
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Educator’s job when supporting use of iPad
Determine use of iPad--Communication-
AAC or AT deviceInstruction-
reading/math/social skillsTherapeutic
calming/stim time/ transitionMonitor progress of goals
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Which apps ?
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Communication AppsO Proloquo2go – voice output, research basedO Icomm – basic communication on the go, images
must be addedO TapToTalk – comprehensive programming
capabilityO Artikpix – articulation cards, folders for each
student, recordableO Mobile articulation probes – artic/photosO What doesn’t belong – classificationO Story builder – asks students to formulate
responsesO Stories2learn – make it yourself story book
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Instructional AppsO Charles peattie’s animal alphabet –
animated animal cartoon for each letter
O Pocket phonics – word building games
O Itouchilearn words – matching, sight word reading
O Monkey math O Motion mathO Memory book
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Therapeuticallows child to calm, decrease sensory overload
OFluidity ODraw with starsOFireworksOCookie doodleOColor and draw for kids
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Sites for app lists and reviews
OjonandemilysworldOmomswithappsOautismspeaks.org
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Words to teach by:
O “A treatment method or an educational method that will work for one child may not work for another child. The one common denominator for all of the young children is that early intervention does work, and it seems to improve the prognosis” –Temple Grandin
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When you’ve met one person with autism, you’ve met one person with autism” – Stephen Shore
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ReferencesAutism Speaks Inc. (2011) Internet safety, social networking and technology Retrieved from http://www.autismspeaks.org/family-services/tool-kits/transition-tool-kit/internet-technology-and-safety
Autism Speaks Inc. (2012) Expert Interview: Vicki Clarke MS-CCC-SLP, Technology and Autism Retrieved from http://www.autismspeaks.org/sites/default/files/documents/family-services/vicki_expert_interview.pdf
Autism spectrum. (n.d.). Retrieved May 2, 2012 from the Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autism_spectrum
Brandon, J. (2011) Is the iPad a ‘Miracle Device’ for Autism? Foxnews.com Retrieved from http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2011/03/09/can-apple-ipad-dure-autism/
Jackson, S. (2011) iPads & autism: Can technology help kids communicate? Spotlight on digital media Retrieved from http://spotlight.macfound.org/blog/entry/ipads-autism-can-technology-help-kids-communicate
Juliano, F. (2011) Education matters: Schools using iPads to help autistic students. Connecticut Post Retrieved from http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/EDUCATION-MATTERS- Schools-using-iPads-to-help