Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) iDevice Apps and Visual Supports

 

Communication applications
(apps), designed to be used on an iPhone, iTouch or iPad (iDevices),
fit different cognitive and learning profiles just like all programs and
devices do. Today, most people use multiple devices to address their
daily communication needs. The idea that ANY one device can (or should)
“do the job” for individuals with communication needs no longer makes
sense.

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Interactive Whiteboards with Special Needs

The Council for Exception Children states, "Whiteboards Engage Autistic Students in Social Learning - Although touchscreen tablets work well as personalized tools, they cannot be a replacement for interactive whiteboards, which help autistic students with social learning in a group setting." This is not only true for children on the spectrum but for all students when it comes to learning to

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Apps in the Special Education Classroom

iDevices with special needs students. What do we need to know and consider? (This is a living document. It will change as this world of iDevices grows, expands and we learn more about the world of mobile devices and what they may provide.)

Parents, Speech and Language Specialist and teachers are developing programs specifically for the disabled population. Some may not be designed for

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