I found this article to be very helpful. Parents with children who have special needs always appreciate something that might help their child learn and grow socially and academically. This article provides information about some applications for the iPad & iPhone that help engage students with autism socially and academically. It seems that parents are very excited about technology and how it has helped their child become a better student and citizen. The apps range from iPrompts and Proloqo2go, which help with every day tasks that are more difficult for the student with autism. Whether it be scheduling and the duration of tasks to help communicating verbally to apps to help with are pro-social and help with emotions such as ABA Flash Cards - Emotions and My Horse. There are also apps such as Talking Tom/Talking Rex that help sometimes difficult or mundane tasks more fun such as speech therapy.
All of the apps listed seemed very helpful and engaging for students, however the few that seemed most helpful were also the most expensive. While a lot of the apps were free or cost .99. iPrompts is $49.99 and Proloquo2go is $189.99. It seems sad that those who are already having to pay for therapies and doctors also have to spend more for apps that will help their kiddos.
This was the first article that really excited me about the possibilities technology could help bring into the classroom. Not only do the apps themselves help engage students, but the fact that the kids with autism would have iPads or iPod touches will help them to be seen as "cool" among their peers. That seems like a great added benefit.
Pierce, M. (12/5/2011) THE Journal. 8 Top App for Autistic Learners. Retrieved From: http://thejournal.com/articles/2011/12/05/apps-for-autistic-learners.aspx
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