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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iDevices in the Special Education Classroom

A number of built-in features, tools, and add-ons are helping to prompt Apple's iPad into the classroom. Now, the push to get textbooks accessed through this device to get rid of all those heavy books, ah, it is happening!! With a text reader and highlighter, this will really be something worth talking about. Students learn in different ways. The iPad can provide visual, audio and tactile

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iDevice Accessories: Tools to Protect and provide Access

This is a changing document. As new accessories are discovered, as flaws are
found, as some become outdated or not found to be the best, as others are
thought more highly of...they will be added or removed. 


So, now

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Gift Shopping for Special Needs Children

As stated by Cari Jean, "It's no secret that kids love toys. They see a new one on a television advertisement and tell their parents, "I want that!" If kids had their way, they would have every toy imaginable. Toys can be a great way for kids to use motor skills, to learn to play by themselves and to learn to share with others. But what happens when children do not have the required skills

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Math, Math and more Math

 





This section will cover:

1. Math Access Support (Assistive Technology)

2. Concept Support (Instructional sites)

3. Math Apps for use on different iDevices

4. Calculator Options

5. Math Resources

6. Low Tech to High Tech AT Options




Access Support:

Algebra 2 is a link to online calculators, including: Graphing, Statistics and Sequences, Scientific and Algebra Tiles. The

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