AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS AND USE OF THE IPAD FOR CLASSROOM COMMUNICATION

AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS AND USE OF THE IPAD FOR CLASSROOM COMMUNICATION Katherina Mard | SPE 553 January 22, 2012

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Table of Contents ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

What is Autism Spectrum Disorder? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

ASD Spectrum Umbrella ,[object Object]

Possible Etiologies ,[object Object],Causes of Autism Biological Environmental Genetic

Autism Characteristics and Reactions ,[object Object]

‘ Cornerstone’ for advancement in Schools ,[object Object],Cornerstone Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 (IDEA) Federal Law Defined IDEA is a law ensuring services to children with disabilities throughout the nation. IDEA governs how states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education and related services to more than 6.5 million eligible infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities.

Autism Incidence in School Setting ,[object Object],[object Object],More children are diagnosed than in the past, however, the prevalence is about one percent of school population and most general education teachers do not receive the opportunity to teach a child diagnosed with ASD. Source: (Bryant, Smith & Bryant, 2008)

Autism Academic Approaches ,[object Object],[object Object],Source: ("How students with," 2011) Extend WELCOME to all students Identify and use the right COMMUNICATION platform(s) Develop PREDICTABLE routines Understand BEHAVIOR is form of communication Use VISUALS to convey communication Consider CLASSROOM AID to help Encourage “PEER MENTORING” Focus on STRENGTHS and areas of INTEREST Be CREATIVE in lesson plans Provide frequent and positive MOTIVATORS Promote INDEPENDENCE when tasks mastered Consider all SENSORY stimulations ASSIST student when they need help (don’t ‘do them’) Allow EXTRA TIME to child Remove CLUTTER from room Try to use NATURAL LIGHTING in classroom Consider PHYSICAL PLACEMENT of where child sits Do not ACCEPT INFORMATION when child is not ‘coping’ Treat student the SAME as other students Empower student to be ACTIVE in classroom

Introduce Technology ,[object Object],Source: ("How students with," 2011)

What is an iPad? Auditory, Tactical, Visual & Kinesthetic Light, Portable & Strong Tablet Made by Apple Source: ("Apple," 2011)

Why the iPad? Source: (Alexander LINK ) #1 Tablet 140,000+ applications 100+ Special Needs Apps

Apps, Apps, and Apps ,[object Object],Source: ( “Autism Speaks”, 2011 LINK )

Lets look at an iPad Application ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Source: (Apple, 2011)

Applications Transform Tactile to Auditory ,[object Object],This is transformative…. This is an enabling, barrier-breaking piece of science that’s really critically important, and will make a huge difference in so many people’s lives. ~ Glen Murray, Ontario Minister of Research and Innovation Source: ("Myvoice," 2011)

iPad in the REAL World ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Source: ( Sughrue, 2011) Click LINK to See CBS Video ~ or ~ Click LINK to READ Video Transcript

Autism, Future…… ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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