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Since their introduction in 2010, tablets like the iPad have made a big impact on education.
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The U.S. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (3) defines the concept of the Least Restrictive Environment as the opportunity for a student with a disability to be "provided with supplementary aids and services necessary to achieve educational goals if placed in a setting with non-disabled peers."
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By providing students with the option to access content on a mobile device, we begin removing many of the restrictions previously placed upon their learning environment.
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The U.S. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (3) defines the concept of the Least Restrictive Environment as the opportunity for a student with a disability to be "provided with supplementary aids and services necessary to achieve educational goals if placed in a setting with non-disabled peers."
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They can use the features of iPads, Chromebooks, Android and laptops to guide the creation of a Least Restrictive Environment for all of their students.
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shared by Meghan Brooks on 25 Oct 13 - No Cached

Mobile technology, such as the iPad, has been extremely helpful for parents and teachers of autistic children, as apps have replaced dedicated devices that cost upwards of $2,000. As part of Autism Awareness Month, we’ve highlighted 10 iPad apps that help address different aspects of autism. 
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One common symptom of autism is a difficulty in speaking or an inability to speak. Proloquo2Go is an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) app that teaches children how to construct sentences using symbols and pictures. It also has text-to-speech, word prediction, and a customizable vocabulary and interface.
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shared by Meghan Brooks on 25 Oct 13 - No Cached

The availability of handheld devices that are intuitive and easy to use, such as tablets, has opened doors for children and adults in so many ways. Perhaps most crucial is the use of these devices as a means of communication.
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The tragedy is that many of these students are capable and could live and succeed independently given the proper supports and tools.
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We are starting to see an impact of the technology revolution on our ability to support students with autism and other disabilities
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Modern technology is also incredibly engaging for students with disabilities. Access to the Internet, videos, music, interactive games, and digital learning platforms can be highly motivating to children and adults on the autism spectrum (2).
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shared by Meghan Brooks on 25 Oct 13 - No Cached

The use of a Nintendo Wii as a reward for earning the week's points can be a great motivator
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Brainpop is a site that contains simple videos and activities that you can use to supplement your curriculum.
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This page will focus on how assistive technology can be used to motivate and help students gain access to the many support systems and strategies that are available today.
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Using an iPod in the classroom may seem strange to some but it can serve several very practical purposes if you set limits with the students. Students can listen to books on tape or you can record a reading on the Ipod for the students to listen to. This can lower the frustration level of students resulting in fewer discipline problems. You can also use an Ipod to provide the students with calm and relaxing music
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One of the best ways to promote positive behavior with students is to provide tangible rewards.
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shared by rmissel on 25 Oct 13 - No Cached

But since federal legislation requires students with learning disabilities be educated in the same manner (and often the same classrooms) as other children, there has been a need for modifications and tools to assist special needs students in meeting their educational goals.
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